Developers

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US EPA: Understanding Electricity Market Frameworks & Policies
US EPA: Understanding Electricity Market Frameworks & Policies
Audience: Developers
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Resources for the Future: Electricity Markets 101
Resources for the Future: Electricity Markets 101
Audience: Developers
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Energy Sage Market Reports
Solar & storage marketplace for homeowners
Audience: Developers
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Markets and Ownership Structures (pp. 24–30)
The U.S. has both regulated and deregulated electricity markets; some utilities own and control the full supply chain, while others rely on wholesale ...
Audience: Developers
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Renewable Energy (pp. 130–140)
Renewable energy is supported through policies like Renewable Portfolio Standards, net metering, and tax credits. These tools vary by jurisdiction but...
Audience: Developers
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Regulatory Commissions (pp. 25–28)
Electricity is regulated by FERC at the federal level (interstate and wholesale) and by state public utility commissions at the local level (retail ra...
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Industry Structure (pp. 11–20)
The electric industry consists of generation, transmission, and distribution, traditionally managed by vertically integrated utilities. Market reforms...
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Know Your Solar Market
This handout provides a framework for researching and understanding your local solar market, including utility rates, demographics, and solar adoption...
Audience: Developers
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Market Feasibility Checklist and Market Decision Matrix
This guide provides a step-by-step approach for identifying local, state, and federal solar regulations, helping users gather critical data for inform...
Audience: Developers
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Regulatory and Market Environment Guide
This checklist helps users assess the regulatory conditions relevant to their solar project, including zoning, permitting, interconnection, and incent...
Audience: Developers
Developing Community Solar Community Solar Regulatory and Market Context Tools/ Templates