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Distributed Renewable Energy Finance and Policy Toolkit

December 1, 2009

This report describes the many financing options available to state energy offices, municipal governments, and other energy agencies for utilizing public funds for clean energy project support.

Smart Solar Marketing Strategies-Clean Energy State Program Guide

August 1, 2009

This report provides marketing best practices on how to address barriers to solar market growth. The report serves as a guide for states in pursuing their market planning process. According to the report, by acting more like retailers selling a product, state solar programs have the potential to sharply increase PV purchases and installations.

Developing an Effective State Clean Energy Program: Competitive Grants

March 1, 2009

This best practice briefing paper summarizes innovative grant making approaches and practices that have worked effectively for state clean energy programs.

Developing an Effective State Clean Energy Program: A Blueprint for Success

March 1, 2009

This best practice briefing paper summarizes innovative approaches and practices that have worked effectively for state clean energy programs accross the country and focuses on programmatic activities and adminstrative issues.

Developing an Effective State Clean Energy Program: Renewable Energy Incentives

March 1, 2009

This best practice briefing paper summarizes approaches and practices that have worked effectively for state clean energy programs in providing small renewable project incentives.

Developing an Effective State Clean Energy Program: Clean Energy Loans

March 1, 2009

The best practice briefing paper summarizes loan approaches and practices to support renewable energy projects.

State Clean Energy Fund Support for Renewable Energy Projects: Key Findings from the CESA National Database, 1998-2007

January 23, 2009

This report from CESA demonstrates how state clean energy funds have emerged over the past decade as a major driver of renewable energy projects across the U.S.

2009 State Leadership in Clean Energy Awards – Case Studies

January 13, 2009

On January 13, 2009, CESA presented awards to the five winners of the 2009 SLICE Awards at a ceremony at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. This document includes more information about the 2009 SLICE awards, including case studies on each of the five winning programs.

The Strategic Role of States in Supporting Clean Energy

January 13, 2009

CESA and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a congressional briefing to discuss the significant role that states are playing in developing and deploying clean energy technologies.

Recommended Principles and Best Practices for State Renewable Portfolio Standards

January 1, 2009

CESA’s State-Federal RPS Collaborative Steering Committee, with input from Collaborative participants and the National RPS Summit, has developed the following Recommended Principles and Best Practices for effective state RPS program deployment.