Good Practice in Local Renewables
In the face of global climate change, and in an attempt to combat the financial crisis, local governments have been very active with local renewables, and have developed or are in the process of developing policies, projects, and outreach in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
The documents featured in this section offer successful model strategies, and also provide insight into how other cities can pursue a similar path toward sustainable local energy policy.
Case Studies and Descriptions
Brief descriptions and longer case studies contextualize the experiences and activities of cities and local governments. The Case studies and descriptions section lists a variety of examples from cities around the world. The cities included in this section are of different sizes and have various levels of involvement with renewable energy policies and activities.
City Documents
The activities of cities and local governments are documented in a variety of ways. Many of these City documents can become models for replication by other municipalities, and can be improved upon and expanded. Explore the variety of documents, which include model legislation, program descriptions including drafts, rules and application forms, as well as energy reports from city websites.
