Clean Energy Incentive Navigator Partner Resources
The resources developed by Clean Energy Group's Navigator partners are intended for community advocates interested in learning more about solar+storage or developing their own solar+storage project. These resources, while tailored to the six communities where the Navigator Hubs are based, can provide useful information to clean energy leaders nationwide.
The Current Landscape for Clean Energy Development
PUSH Buffalo (2025)
This introductory video overviews the importance of transitioning away from fossil-fuel generating infrastructure and building out clean and resilient sources of power at homes, community centers, local businesses and through programs, such as community solar.
Roadmap to Becoming a Resilience Hub
Green Building United (2025)
Resilience hubs are trusted spaces that aim to address disasters, strengthen bonds, and offer support systems. Green Building United created a checklist for community-based organizations interested in serving as a resilience hub.
Introduction to Solar + Storage for Resilience
Empower Our Future (2025)
Empower Our Future introduces how solar and energy storage can support resilient communities in this resource.
Resilience Hubs in Wisconsin
Forward Together Wisconsin (2025)
Forward Together Wisconsin profiled three Wisconsin communities that installed solar and energy storage to reduce electricity bills and provide reliable backup power.
Solar & Clean Energy FAQ Guide
Green Building United (2025)
This easy-to-follow guide reviews what community organizations should consider as they consider and budget for a solar and energy storage system.
Supporting Community Resilience: Summary of the State of Prosumer Energy Storage Solutions
Empower Our Future (2025)
Empower Our Future details different models for deploying energy storage at our homes, local businesses, and community organizations. The brief discusses virtual power plants, electric vehicle bidirectional charging, and alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.
Strategies to Increase Savings and Reduce Emissions for Homeowners
PUSH Buffalo (2025)
PUSH Buffalo produced two 1-minute videos outlining how residents can reduce energy use, implement energy efficiency measures, and generate savings.
Success Stories from Decarbonizing Pennsylvania
Green Building United (2025)
Green Building United created a searchable database of projects across Pennsylvania that have installed solar and energy storage or achieved other sustainability goals.
Pennsylvania Clean Energy Funding Assistance Database
Green Building United (2025)
Green Building United’s new interactive tool catalogues funding opportunities in Pennsylvania, as well as rebates available nationwide. The tool considers a wide range of sustainability projects, including geothermal, stormwater management, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.
Summary of Clean Energy Funding and Financing Options in Colorado
Empower Our Future (2025)
This resource profiles a variety of funding opportunities for solar and storage projects in Colorado, including listing a few partners that provide support nationwide.
Funding Opportunities in Wisconsin
Forward Together Wisconsin (2025)
This resource reviews funding opportunities for solar, storage, energy efficiency and geothermal.
Advancing Solar and Storage in Maryland
Baltimore Green Justice Workers (2025)
Baltimore Green Justice Workers keeps this website up to date with relevant resources and funding opportunities for residential solar and energy storage projects in Maryland.
Steps to Installing a Residential Solar+Storage System
Empower Our Future (2025)
Curious about installing solar and battery storage at your home? This resource overviews a few key steps, with specific examples from Boulder, Colorado.
Xcel’s Medical Certification Program
Empower Our Future (2025)
Medically vulnerable residents in most states can seek certain protections from their utility. This fact sheet outlines Xcel Energy’s Medical Certification Program and the importance of reliable, consistent power for residents.