Healthy, Zero-Carbon Cities- Climate change threatens not only our environment, but also our health. Poor indoor and outdoor air quality is a direct result of the fossil fuels we burn. But with the right changes and actions today, we can have cleaner air for our families to breathe and more vibrant outdoor spaces in which to play. And, as the world population continues to urbanize, cities and communities are at the forefront of setting a path for a better climate future to benefit the health and wellbeing of their citizens.
Overview' This is a detailed guide for cities on the considerations and steps involved for a city to procure different types of renewable energy. The procurement guidance provided here is designed to help city governments effectively and efficiently understand associated processes, tools, and best practices in order to facilitate successful implementation of municipal renewable energy projects. The guidance is broken down into two distinct stages: Developing a Strategy and Executing a Project. Overview......This is a detailed guide for cities on the considerations and steps involved for a city to procure different types of renewable energy......The procurement guidance provided here is designed to help city governments effectively and efficiently understand associated processes, tools, and best practices in order to facilitate successful implementation of municipal renewable energy projects. The guidance is broken down into two distinct stages: Developing a Strategy and Executing a Project.
Developing a Strategy.......Procuring renewable energy for a city requires clearly defined goals and strategy. The first stage of this procurement guidance, Developing a Strategy, provides a framework to evaluate what your city’s goals should be and identify which types of renewable energy projects or transactions will best meet your community’s needs. For cities that are new to renewable energy procurement or are considering adding some new elements to their renewable energy portfolios, this is the place to start......explore all the many strategies https://cityrenewables.org/overview/