Provides a number of financial based energy efficiency programs including grants, rebates, and loans.
Offers multiple incentives to residents for the purchase of energy efficient appliances and other products.
Examines legal complexities that Massachusetts towns and cities must navigate when mandating reductions of greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector.
Allows developers of commercial property to receive different tax rebates and other financial incentives when they comply with energy efficiency standards.
Provides floor area ratio premiums in the downtown district for buildings that increase their energy efficiency by a minimum of 35% compared to the Minnesota energy code.
A DOE-convened coalition of community solar stakeholders - state, local, and tribal governments, utilities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and others - working to expand access to affordable community solar to every American household by 2025.
2014 model zoning and accompanying guidance in order to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in establishing reasonable standards to facilitate development of solar energy systems.
Developers are given the density bonus if a certain percentage of the units within the new development provide the renewable energy benefit.
McCall provides a 10% bonus to density if 50% of the total energy needs of the development are provided by “solar, wind, geothermal, or [an] alternative renewable energy source.”
The Rockingham Planning Commission developed a model accessory dwelling code, including detailed explanations for specific provisions contained in a model ordinance.