Physical Place:
Energy & Efficiency
START Metric #42:
Renewable Energy
Guides & Resources
‘How To’ Guides
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Solar Financing Guide
From Gen180, guidance through comparing finance options, preparing a proposal, understanding needs and solar potential, identifying hurdles & selecting a developer.
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How to Go Solar: for Schools
From Gen180, guidance through comparing finance options, preparing a proposal, understanding needs and solar potential, identifying hurdles & selecting a developer.
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A Guide to Purchasing Green Power
An overview of green power markets, costs, benefits, steps necessary for procurement, product options, and financing options.
Additional Resources
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Affordable Zero Energy K–12 Schools: The Cost Barrier Illusion
From the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a report on the costs of renovations and energy efficiency upgrades versus long term savings.
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