Solar Decision Support for Universities

NREL offers resources to universities seeking to go solar. In support of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, these resources aim to increase the deployment of midscale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, engage stakeholders to develop deployment solutions, and empower decision makers.

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To assist organizations with midscale solar deployment, NREL has also produced information on state policies.

Fact Sheets

Federal Tax Incentives for Battery Storage Systems

Non-Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Options to Financing Solar Deployment at Universities

NREL Screens Universities for Solar and Battery Storage Potential

Using Power Purchase Agreements for Solar Deployment at Universities

Writing Solar Requests for Proposals (RFPs): Lessons from NREL's University PV Implementation Assistance Program

Webinar Presentations

Financing for Solar Deployment on University Campuses

Non-Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Options to Financing Solar Deployment at Universities

Using Power Purchase Agreements for Solar Deployment at Universities

Beyond Demonstration Projects: How Universities Can Use Mid-Scale Solar Program Overview and Technical Assistance Launch

Reports

Colorado State University: A Midscale Market Solar Customer Case Study

Zero Energy University Campuses: A 2018 Progress Update on Reaching Campus Energy Goals

Other Resources 

Center for Resource Solutions "Solar Energy on Campus" Series:

Part I: Renewable Energy Usage Claims

Part II: Solar Purchasing Options and Communicating Renewable Energy Use

Part III: Key Considerations for Solar Developers Working With Higher Education Institutions

Part IV: Community Purchasing Campaigns and Renewable Energy Usage Claims

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