Energy and the Environment

Local Government Solar Project Portal
Local governments: visit our solar project portal to access project development resources, learn from other municipalities, and share your own municipality's experiences.

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Quantifying the benefits of state and local energy policies
Learn about methods and tools analysts can use to quantify and compare the many benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and programs.

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Power Profiler
How clean is the electricity you use? Find out >>
Using Green Roofs to Reduce Heat Islands
The Heat Island Reduction Program’s recently enhanced green roofs webpage includes the costs and benefits of green roofs, refreshed graphics, and a photo gallery of projects.

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