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Community Solar Scenario Tool
The Community Solar Scenario Tool (CSST) developed by NREL allows users to model different community solar program designs and assess their impacts on subscribers and utility finances. It calculates bill savings, project revenues, and costs under various subscription structures, i...
NLR
Aug 23, 2025
Scaling Up Community Solar in Alaska
The report provides a roadmap for future developments of community solar.
Bhagat, S. et al University of Alaska Fairbanks
Oct 31, 2024
Igiugig’s Journey Toward Sustainability
This case study chronicles the efforts of the Igiugig Village Council, NREL, and Deerstone Consulting to transition the remote Alaska community toward sustainable energy solutions. It describes projects such as renewable microgrid installations, energy efficiency improvements, cap...
Salmon, A. et al Igiugig Village Council
Nov 30, 2022
Alaska Energy Data Gateway
The Alaska Energy Data Gateway (AEDG) provides essential energy and socioeconomic data tailored for Alaskan communities. Our revitalized platform offers user-friendly access to updated datasets and community summaries. Explore how this data can empower your community today.
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Jul 31, 2025
Community Microgrids: A Guide for Mayors and City Leaders Seeking Clean, Reliable and Locally Controlled Energy
This guide from Microgrid Knowledge assists mayors and city leaders in understanding, planning, and developing community microgrids. It explains microgrid concepts, benefits, ownership models, financing options, and policy considerations. The guide offers case studies, practical s...
Microgrid Knowledge
Dec 31, 2016
Community Energy Planning Guide with Model RFP Template for Consultant Services
Produced by Sustainable Jersey, this guide assists municipalities and community organizations in developing comprehensive energy plans. It covers steps for assessing energy usage, setting goals, engaging stakeholders, and prioritizing projects. The document includes a model reques...
Sustainable Jersey
Jul 31, 2022
Community Resilience Options: A Menu for Enhancing Local Energy Resilience
This document highlights areas of potential community resilience improvements, especially those that relate to clean energy deployment for communities and municipalities. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) defines resilience as "a system's ability to anticipate, prepa...
Kramer, A. et al NLR
Apr 30, 2023
National Risk Index
The National Risk Index (NRI) is a composite risk assessment created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities understand their relative vulnerability to natural hazards. Available through an interactive map, the NRI combines hazard frequency and severity with...
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Dec 15, 2025
Voices of Experience: Microgrids for Resiliency
This report in the 'Voices of Experience' series compiles lessons learned from utilities, communities, and developers about using microgrids to enhance resilience against grid disruptions. It covers topics such as microgrid design, technology selection, financing, regulatory consi...
NREL, S. NLR
Oct 31, 2020
JEDI: Jobs and Economic Development Impact Models
NREL's JEDI models provide transparent, user-friendly tools for estimating the jobs and economic impacts associated with energy projects, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and fossil fuels. Users input project-specific data such as capital costs, local spending, and job ...
NLR
Apr 20, 2024
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