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Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
This database provides information on tax incentives, rebate programs, portfolio standards, interconnection standards, green power programs, and other state level policies that encourage renewable energy development. It also provides information on selected federal incentive programs. http://www.dsireusa.org
U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
The DOE website for energy efficiency and renewable technologies focuses on the range of renewable energy sources, including biomass, geothermal, solar and wind. Information is provided on DOE programs, R&D initiatives and financial opportunities. http://www.eere.energy.gov/
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
USDA Rural Development administers several programs that support the development of renewable energy systems and expansion of the economic viability of biomass projects. http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/energy/
Renewable Energy Atlas of the West
A project of the Hewlett
Foundation and The Energy Foundation. Produced 2002. This atlas
contains full-color maps of the renewable energy resources of eleven
western states, including high-resolution wind maps that are searchable
in the online version. The atlas profiles wind, solar, geothermal, and
biomass potential. Available at http://www.energyatlas.org.
Community Wind: An Oregon Guidebook
This guidebook, created by Northwest SEED for the Energy Trust of
Oregon, provides background information on community wind development
and lays out the components of a project, including assessing a wind
resource, siting, permitting, ownership models, interconnection,
financing, and sources of financial assistance. Most of the guidebook
content is contained on this site however hard copies of the Guidebook
are available, free of charge, from the Energy Trust.
Northwest Guide to Community Solar
Developed in partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, The Northwest Community Solar Guide offers an in-depth look into the various forms of community solar projects. It explores the Community Solar movement and concepts; the financial and political restraints and opportunities; and a practical look at organizing and establishing a business model. Download the full publication.
Securities Law Issues Relating to Community Solar Projects
A memorandum developed by Stoel Rives LLP for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, this document covers the legal issues about securities that relate to community solar project development, ownership models, and marketing. Available here.
