Physical Place:

Energy & Efficiency

START Metric #42:

Renewable Energy

Guides & Resources

‘How To’ Guides

  • Solar Financing Guide

    From Gen180, guidance through comparing finance options, preparing a proposal, understanding needs and solar potential, identifying hurdles & selecting a developer.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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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