A model wind ordinance funded in part by the Wisconsin based Focus on Energy program. Applicable to small (less than 100 kW and/or less than 170 feet tall) installations in urban environments. To view the ordinance, click here.
A model ordinance by the Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School. This ordinance covers wind turbine siting for turbines of varying sizes in both rural and urban environments. Click here to view the fact sheet
Vermont legislators enacted a bill recently that streamlines the process for small-scale solar installations, opening the door for residential and commercial customers to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels with less red tape. “Aside from time, a recent report produced by SunRun estimated that permitting adds roughly $2,500 to the cost of an average residential installation.” – from Read more…
Washtenaw County wanted to implement renewable technology as part of their Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), but wasn’t sure what locations and systems would make the best use of their grant dollars. So the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office helped the County examine water heating needs in county buildings determine which buildings would be Read more…
The City of Southgate has been taking some bold steps to reach its goal of reducing the City’s energy use by 25% by the year 2015. They found two cost-effective, long-term solutions to their energy needs. Efficient lighting upgrades First, the city reduced its total energy use by replacing their light bulbs with more efficient Read more…
A solar photovoltaic (PV) power purchase agreement (PPA) is a financing mechanism available to state and local governments looking to use solar PV technology to generate clean, renewable energy. This 12-page fact sheet addresses the financial and legal aspects of setting up a PPA but not the technical details.
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