Resources

Search our resource database to find legal tools by selecting a relevant emissions reduction pathway, jurisdiction, location, keyword, or all of the above.

2119 Resources Found, Displaying 2021 thru 2030

DOE report, Solar Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments

Pathway: DER Permitting and Zoning Practices

Jurisdiction: States and State Governments, Local Governments

Discusses solar access, permitting, net metering, interconnection, building codes, financing, and other subjects.

APA report, Planning for Solar Energy

Pathway: DER Permitting and Zoning Practices

Jurisdiction: Local Governments

Discusses developing and executing a comprehensive solar plan, including regulations, financial incentives, ownership models, and other factors in both the public and private sector.

Pace Resource Guide on Land Use Planning for Solar Energy

Pathway: DER Permitting and Zoning Practices

Jurisdiction: Local Governments

Describes how a municipality may authorize a task force, engage the community, and adopt local planning best practices into comprehensive plans.

NYSERDA Model Solar Energy Local Law and Solar Guidebook for Local Governments

Pathway: DER Permitting and Zoning Practices

Jurisdiction: Local Governments

To inform local officials on the processes of installing, operating, maintaining and decommissioning solar energy systems.

Sustainable CUNY’s Model Solar Energy Law and Toolkit

Pathway: DER Permitting and Zoning Practices

Jurisdiction: Local Governments

Designed to help communities adopt zoning provisions that promote solar energy systems while protecting community character and the environment.

Tuoro Law Center’s Model Ordinance and Resource Guide on Zoning for Small- and Medium-Scale Wind Energy

Pathway: DER Permitting and Zoning Practices

Jurisdiction: Local Governments

Model ordinance that provides citations to examples of existing wind energy zoning in New York State.

Sabin Center’s model small-scale solar-siting ordinance

Pathway: DER Permitting and Zoning Practices

Jurisdiction: Local Governments

Ordinance would govern all new solar energy systems of up to 10 kilowatts, and includes provisions regarding permits, appeals, safety, and zoning for future solar access.

Austin TX’s RPS

Pathway: Incorporating DERs, microgrids, and thermal energy into Renewable Portfolio Standards

Jurisdiction: Local Governments

Includes a solar carve-out that requires Austin Energy’s generation mix to include 950 MW of solar capacity by 2025, including 200 MW of “local solar.”

DC’s Law 22-257 (2019)

Pathway: Incorporating DERs, microgrids, and thermal energy into Renewable Portfolio Standards

Jurisdiction: Local Governments

Targeting 100% clean energy by 2032.

Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard

Pathway: Incorporating DERs, microgrids, and thermal energy into Renewable Portfolio Standards

Jurisdiction: States and State Governments

Includes a tier for useful thermal energy from the production of electricity, and demand-side management resources.