Renewable Energy

Reduce energy costs, prevent early equipment failure, and prevent unscheduled downtime by integrating energy efficiency into the operation and maintenance plan. Best Practices (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dCMZv5jT_xH5QbwUHVQRlagx8w4Za0SI/view?usp=share_link)

Renewable energy technologies offer multiple benefits for municipalities. Generate clean energy on municipal rooftops and properties by installing solar, geothermal, and other systems and drive local investment, reduce taxpayer expense, meet emission reduction targets and build municipal energy independence. Best Practices (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DW1Y-Lov-_Vgum-L7CrwdBB_-CNNhoSD/view?usp=share_link)

Municipalities have multiple options for purchasing and investing in renewable energy, even when not generated directly on municipal properties. Options include utility partnerships and programs, Power Purchase Agreements, community solar and wind projects, renewable energy credits, and renewable energy investment funds. These options can drive local investment, reduce taxpayer expense, meet emission reduction targets, and build municipal energy independence. Best Practices (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VV8CLjGvJcCS3MAH3-d-QlKPK_4MMOCF/view?usp=share_link)

Clean energy policies, procedures, best practices, and programs to encourage and increase access to clean energy projects and local investment. These include policies and programs that encourage residential clean energy projects, sample municipal Clean Energy Plans, and resources and funding available to remove barriers to renewable energy. Best Practices (https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Ah8mnlZqrozdmIoWvlBk4eJHMzsRK0X/view?usp=share_link)

One of the key elements in successfully reaching your municipality goals is community buy-in and commitment. You can foster community buy-in and commitment through community education and engagement, and marketing and promotional strategies. The development of educational and marketing campaigns can help move your municipality into action to reach the desired goals and vision your municipality has established. Best Practices (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H521gqcmK2uZEEWlWBJWX_y0PHj0faLf/view?usp=share_link)