Site Selection and Working with Buildings

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Joe Kennedy Dedicates Low-Income Solar Array Falmouth Project Part of Joe-4-Sun Program
A 5,300-panel solar array developed on a capped landfill in Falmouth delivers energy savings to low-income households. Part of the Joe-4-Sun program, ...
Audience: Developers
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Powered By Faith, Religious Groups Emerge as a Conduit For a Just Solar Bloom
Faith-based organizations are using solar installations to extend energy access to low-income families while removing barriers like credit checks and ...
Audience: Developers
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How To Overcome Community Solar Siting Challenges
This article addresses common siting challenges, such as environmental concerns and community resistance, and proposes the “Design, Avoid, Minimize, M...
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Sample Solar and Battery System Proposal: Suitland Community Center
This proposal outlines a solar and battery energy storage system for the Suitland Community Center. It presents projected system sizing, expected annu...
Audience: Developers
Developing Commercial Solar for Community Facilites Site Selection and Working with Buildings
Simple Solar and Storage Calculator
The Simple Solar+Storage Calculator is a multi-sheet tool designed to help users evaluate system sizing, financials, critical load needs, and resilien...
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Sample Solar Lease Agreement
This sample solar lease agreement outlines the terms under which a property owner allows a solar developer to install and operate solar equipment on a...
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Solar Offtaker Underwriting Checklist
This checklist serves as a comprehensive guide for underwriting commercial solar offtakers by evaluating their financial health, property status, and ...
Audience: Developers
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Self-Assessment Energy Audit Checklists
A set of detailed spreadsheets tailored for evaluating energy use across heating, cooling, HVAC, water systems, and building interiors/exteriors to id...
Audience: Developers
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Solar One Site Layout Tools
A guide to tools and visual layout strategies used to model community solar installations on potential sites, including spacing, capacity estimates, a...
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Project Due Diligence Checklist
A master checklist detailing all the project development considerations GRID uses when vetting solar sites for financial, technical, and community fea...
Audience: Developers
Developing Community Solar Site Selection and Working with Buildings Tools/ Templates