Clean Energy Resource Center

Practical, free resources for owning clean energy, organized by where you are in your project. Each stage pairs plain-English guides with the templates and people that can help.

Start with your situation

Going solar at homeHomeowners, HOAs and condosSolar for your business or nonprofitBusinesses, nonprofits, schools and agenciesCommunity, farm & tribal projectsShared and locally owned projectsAdding battery storageHomes, businesses and facilitiesRunning a solar installation companyFor installersDeveloping projects for ownersFor developers and consultants

Or browse by project stage

01

Plan

Decide what to build, who will own it and what your rights are.

02

Secure site & approvals

Get rights to the roof or land, HOA approval and a path to interconnection.

03

Structure & finance

Choose an ownership structure and line up the money.

04

Contract & build

Hire the right team with clear, fair agreements.

05

Operate & protect

Keep the system performing and protect your investment for decades.

06

For the pros who serve owners

Licensing, sales, hiring and growth for installers, developers and suppliers.

Ready to get started?

Browse the full template library, or ask the community what worked for them.

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These resources are general information and templates, not legal advice. Laws vary by state and project, so have a licensed attorney review your finished documents.