Local Policies for Renewable Energy

Targets

Targets for GHG emission reduction
Targets for renewable energy: share of electricity, share of overall energy, share of buildings, specific watt targets, and purchase targets for local government use.
Targets for energy efficiency: reduction of energy use/demand, reduction of energy loss

Financing legislation and Programs

Loans
Municipal Green Bonds
Grants, rebates and subsidies
Property tax assessments
Tax credits and exemptions

Urban Planning

Building codes, standards and regulations
Mandates
Access legislation
Establishment of City Energy Agency or Department
Community Energy Planning
Zoning bylaws
Solar readiness

Education and Outreach

Training
Reference centres
Campaigns

Other

Procurement and Purchasing
Community Energy Storage
Waste Management - recovering landfill gas, processing, and using as a fuel.
Transport sector

Feed-in Tariffs

A feed-in tariff is a procurement policy for renewable energy sources of power. The FIT works by paying a fixed price over a specific time period, preferably longer term (15-20 years) for the power produced by a renewable energy system that is fed into the electrical grid. More...

Local Manufacturing

Renewable energy industry and manufacturing production can be recruited to locate in the local government's jurisidiction through the use of financial incentives. This can be encouraged through offering tax breaks, committing to city purchase of renewable energy or equipment, or even with grants (municipal bonds?).