Resources
University of Illinois’ Geothermal Energy System
Geothermal is often overlooked as a renewable energy source, but at the University of Illinois, multiple organizations and campus units are championing it as a solution to meet clean energy goals. Geothermal energy systems take advantage of the stable temperatures underground to heat and cool buildings. In the winter, fluid in underground pipes absorbs and […]
EV Spot Network
The EV Spot Network is a series of 70 renewably-powered curbside EV Spot Charging locations within Saint Paul and Minneapolis that offer public access to the new all-electric Evie carshare service and the EV spot electric charging stations.
Solar Energy Resources
The Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) partnered with The Solar Foundation to host a SolSmart Advisor starting in early 2017. Since then, MACOG continues to work with communities to understand solar energy technology, policies and procedures to implement solar projects, and as a training resource for continued development.
Opportunities Now: An Analysis of Priority Issues and Actions for Wisconsin’s Natural Resources – Creating a 21st Century Energy Policy
This report describes the measures available for establishing a Wisconsin energy system that is cleaner, more reliable, more equitable, and increasingly decentralized with local generation and local ownership of power sources.
Navigating State Law in Local Climate Action: Missouri
Explains how Missouri state law affects local climate action, including home rule authority, preemption limits, and restrictions on policies like building electrification and local environmental regulation.
Organizations
Environmental Resilience Institute Indiana University
Confronting environmental change through research, education, and community collaboration
Rewiring America
Nonprofit focused on electrification and clean energy transition strategies.
Ohio State Sustainability Institute
Building a more sustainable and resilient future for all
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office
Government office with the purpose of accelerating the advancement and deployment of solar technology in support of an equitable transition to a decarbonized economy.
Carleton College
Academic institution producing campus sustainability/utility planning documents.