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GOALS INITIATIVES AND ACTIONS 5.1. Encourage the purchase of renewable energy credits by all businesses and residents Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) can be purchased through utility programs like WindSource® and Renewable*Connect. By purchasing credits, utility customers can support additional renewable energy in the generation mix from wind and solar. 5.1.1. Implement renewable energy strategies from the PiE Energy Action Plan o Create a near -term web presence on the SLP website for nonprofits, local government, faith -based organizations, and businesses to learn more and have access to relevant resources such as financing (integrate with CAP Resource Hub) o Conduct direct outreach to businesses and residents o Create materials for neighborhood associations to distribute 5.1.2. Increase participation in green power purchase programs like WindSource® and Renewable*Connect that are offered by Xcel Energy o Include links to these programs on the CAP Resource Hub o Encourage sign-ups through regular communication channels (newsletters, social media, etc.) o Charge ESC with developing an outreach strategy that includes annual goals and engagement tactics o Engage youth in outreach efforts o Track annual participation using the community energy report from Xcel 5.2. Encourage participation in community solar Many residents and business owners are unable to install solar on their rooftop because they don't have a good solar resource, are renters, or cannot afford to. Community solar allows utility customers to subscribe to a solar garden that is sited in another location. 5.2.1. Provide resources to help residents and businesses make informed decisions about community solar o Include information and resources on the CAP Resource Hub 5.2.2. Host a community solar garden site that allows residents and businesses to participate 5.2.3. Stipulate in the contract that the project will maintain the RECs 5.2.4. Reserve a portion of the project for low-income residents at a discounted rate 5.2.5. Engage community members throughout the project 5.2.6. Request technical assistance from objective entities like CERTs 5.3. Support and accelerate installation of on -site solar More than half of the city's energy consumption can be met by rooftop solar generation within the community. Investment in on -site solar keeps energy dollars local, and helps the community meet its climate goals. 5.3.1. Encourage and educate residents on the benefits of on -site solar o Post the state solar resource map on city's CAP Resource Hub o Provide a link the Clean Energy Project Builder o Provide a link to Energy Sage, an online marketplace that helps reduce the cost of solar energy installations for business and residential consumers o Include a link to the National Renewable Energy Lab's solar calculator, PVWatts®