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Distributed Wind Energy Zoning and Permitting: A Toolkit for Local Governments

November 13, 2017

This toolkit aims to help local governments and planning agencies facilitate the efficient and appropriate development of distributed wind in their communities.

Northeast Offshore Wind Regional Market Characterization

November 2, 2017

This report identifies the opportunities and challenges that will shape the offshore wind market in the Northeastern U.S.

U.S. Job Creation in Offshore Wind

November 2, 2017

This report quantifies the job impacts of offshore wind development in the Northeastern U.S. and specifies the types of jobs to be created.

U.S. Jones Act Compliant Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Study

November 2, 2017

This report examines the functional requirements and costs of constructing purpose-built vessels that would comply with the U.S. Jones Act and meet the needs of the U.S. offshore wind industry.

Customers in Most States Could Cut Energy Costs by Adding Battery Storage to Solar

September 14, 2017

New research shows that more than 25 percent of all commercial customers across the continental United States may be able to further reduce their electricity bills by adding battery storage in conjunction with solar installations.

Sterling Municipal Light Department Energy Storage System – A Revolution for the Electric Grid (video)

September 12, 2017

This ten-minute video showcases the economic and resilient power benefits of a solar PV and battery energy storage system in the town of Sterling, Massachusetts.

Rooftop Solar Financing 101 (video)

August 10, 2017

This video introduces three common solar financing methods: loans, leases, and power purchase agreements (PPAs) and briefly explains some of the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Choosing a Solar Installer (video)

August 10, 2017

This video offers advice for customers in selecting a solar contractor, questions that customers should ask a solar contractor, and information that should be included in a solar contractor’s bid.

Will Solar Panels Save You Money? (video)

August 10, 2017

This video discusses key questions homeowners should explore when assessing whether going solar makes financial sense, including how the cost of solar compares to savings from solar, how the federal tax credit works, and the extent to which a homeowner’s electricity bill can be offset by solar.

Two Markets, Overlapping Goals: Exploring the Intersection of RPS and Voluntary Markets for Renewable Energy in the U.S.

July 31, 2017

This paper explores interactions between RPS and voluntary markets for renewable energy in the U.S. and outlines principles for supporting continued growth of both markets.