If you are a voter or elected official participating in energy decision-making, this collection is designed to help you promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in your community. Explore our collection of Decision Maker Guides to learn about existing initiatives and how to plan your own. Or search the table below to find existing ordinances, economic development data and cost-benefit analysis tools.
Stakeholders & Policymakers Resource Database
Resource | Source and Description | Audience | Topic | Type | Additional Tags | File |
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NREL Data and Tools |
Datasets, maps, models and tools for economic and financial analysis of energy efficiency and renewables |
Report Tool or Calculator Map |
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One in Three U.S. Households Faces A Challenge in Meeting Energy Needs |
This 2018 article from the EIA describes energy burden and energy insecurity in the U.S. |
Report |
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PACE Programs Near You |
A map of PACE and C-PACE programs across the U.S. |
Map |
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Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) |
An overview of the property assessed clean energy (PACE) model, an innovative mechanism for financing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements on private property |
General |
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Property Assessed Clean Energy: North Carolina, PACE-ing Itself |
2015 blog post describing the regulatory and legislative landscape regarding PACE financing in North Carolina and existing challenges to its implementation |
Report |
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Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) |
REAP provides renewable energy and energy efficiency loans and grants to agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income coming from agricultural operations, and small businesses in eligible rural areas. |
General |
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Small Community Wind Guidebook |
A guide for communities, nonprofits, businesses, farms, municipal utilities and electric cooperatives to decide whether small community wind projects are right for them |
Guide or Toolkit |
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Solar Cost-Benefit Studies |
A collection of state-by-state and national studies on the value of solar and renewable energy technologies |
Report |
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Solar Information Resources |
The Solar Energy Technologies Office provides useful guides to going solar, introductory information about the technologies involved, and resources for local governments and solar professionals. |
Report Guide or Toolkit Map |
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SolSmart National Designation Program |
The SolSmart solar program is a national designation program, funded by the Department of Energy, to recognize communities removing barriers and promoting solar by making it easier and more affordable to install systems. |
Guide or Toolkit Service |