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1、U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATOR1Community Community Power Power AcceleratorAcceleratorConnecting distributed solar developers building projects benefitting low income and disadvantaged communities with capital providers.2U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORWhat i

2、s the Community Power Accelerator?What is the Community Power Accelerator?Online platform“marketplace”to connect community-benefiting distributed solar developers with capital providersProjects on the platform:Projects on the platform:Distributed solar up to 5MW Project Types:Aggregations of residen

3、tial solar+storage,community solar,community-benefitting C&I,VPPs,microgrids,and other distributed solar located in or serving LIDACsProvide at least 1 of the 5 Meaningful Benefits Capital providers can:Capital providers can:View community-benefiting distributed solar projects&developersTrust that e

4、ach project and user has undergone vettingRequest a match to a project/developer&decide whether to accept a match from a project/developer.U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATOR3Solar developers and community Solar developers and community organizationsorganizations often lack expertis

5、e,capacity,and pre-development funds to access capitalCapital providersCapital providers includingincluding philanthropic philanthropic organizationsorganizations are reluctant to invest in projects they view as risky or difficult to assessWhy isWhy is the the Community Power Community Power Acceler

6、ator important?Accelerator important?Access to capitalAccess to capital is among the most-cited barriers to equitable community benefiting distributed solar project development4U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORMeaningful Community Benefits of Distributed SolarMeaningful Community

7、Benefits of Distributed Solar5U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORThe Community Power Accelerator:GoalsThe Community Power Accelerator:GoalsExpand capacity and expertise for community-led,community-focused deploymentStandardize equitable access to community-benefiting solar financing

8、Build a robust project pipeline with meaningful benefitsBridge the gap between community-benefiting distributed solar projects that need funding,and the capital providers that want to finance them6U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORTypes of Projects on The AcceleratorTypes of Projec

9、ts on The AcceleratorCommunity Solar:Community Solar:Solar purchasing program where benefits flow to multiple customers in a geographic areaDistributed Energy Resource aggregation or Virtual Power Plants:Distributed Energy Resource aggregation or Virtual Power Plants:Combining multiple residential o

10、r C&I solar projects to provide grid servicesMicrogrid:Microgrid:Can operate independently from the grid,improving reliability and resilience Properties providing Affordable Housing are either:Multifamily housing with an active affordability covenant Unsubsidized affordable housing units 7U.S.DEPART

11、MENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORCreditCredit-ready Checklistready ChecklistA checklist developed by experienced solar investors helps developers complete all the requirements to put together robust,credit-ready projects.Foundations of Community Solar Development CourseFoundations of Commun

12、ity Solar Development CourseCPA developers have access to:1)a short,self-paced“community solar 101”training,2)a 10-week online,instructor-led intensive course,3)NEW online,self-paced intensive course,all run by University of New Hampshires Carsey Schools Center for Impact Finance(CSCIF)MarketplaceMa

13、rketplaceDevelopers and investors have access to the online matchmaking platform.Technical AssistanceTechnical AssistanceNCSP partners have access to resources and direct technical assistance from DOE,National Labs,and third-party subject-matter experts to support local challenges.Community Power Ac

14、celerator PrizeCommunity Power Accelerator PrizeThree rounds of$10 million in prizes provides essential pre-development funding to 50 developer teams to date.Round 3 of Community Power Accelerator Prize just launched!Community Power Accelerator ServicesCommunity Power Accelerator Services8U.S.DEPART

15、MENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORWhats New for the Accelerator as of September?Whats New for the Accelerator as of September?New features and servicesNew features and servicesAn online self-serve version of the community solar developer coursePortfolio aggregation,scoping tagging by GGRF,CR

16、A,and ITC bonus adder compliance,and other user interface upgradesExpanding partnerships and scopeExpanding partnerships and scopeEngage with GGRF awardees to assess opportunities and needsProgram expansion to aggregations of residential solar+storage,community solar,community-benefitting C&I,VPPs,m

17、icrogrids,and other distributed solar located in or serving LIDACs9U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORNative Projects and InstitutionsNative Projects and InstitutionsPriority on the PlatformProtect Tribal SovereigntyIncrease ResiliencyDecrease Energy BurdenImprove SustainabilityGree

18、nhouse Gas Reduction Funds ComingNew Badge to Find Tribal Projects and Financial InstitutionsWho is on the platform?209 Developers52 Developers with projects on the platform68 Nonprofits/Community-based organizations162 Total projects48 Lenders22 Investors6 Green banks11 PhilanthropiesBringing solar

19、 and capital togetherData valid as of Nov.26,2024Projects Posted on the Accelerator MarketplaceProjects Posted on the Accelerator Marketplace12U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATOR12Native Projects Posted on the Accelerator MarketplaceNative Projects Posted on the Accelerator Marketpl

20、ace13U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORDevelopers on the Accelerator MarketplaceDevelopers on the Accelerator Marketplace14U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORCapital Providers on the Accelerator MarketplaceCapital Providers on the Accelerator Marketplace15U.S.DEPAR

21、TMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATOR$1.7B funds committed by capital providers on the Accelerator 87 capital partners participating in the marketplace 216 connections made Average Project cost is$4,281,644Community Power Accelerator Project FinanceCommunity Power Accelerator Project FinancePr

22、ojects are seeking$671+Million in capitalData valid as of November 26,2024Debt$287,329,772Tax equity$150,010,493Grant$147,151,782Other$87,396,336 Accelerator Project Finance SoughtU.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORCommunity Power AcceleratorMarketplace17U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COM

23、MUNITY POWER ACCELERATORMarketplaceThe Community Power Accelerator platform makes it easier for lenders,equity investors and philanthropic organizations to identify and connect with community benefiting solar project developers,and vice-versa based on criteria each participant includes in their prof

24、iles.1.Sign up&sign in2.Create a profilecommunitypower.energy.gov18U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATOR1.Sign up&sign in2.Create a profileMarketplaceMarketplace19U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORFor Capital Providers:For Capital Providers:Discover+ConnectThomas the

25、 Tank Engine&His Solar FriendsCesar Chavez Elementary SchoolBilly Buckner Solar DevelopersBamBam Senior Living CenterUlysses S.Grant Memorial Stadium and adjoining parking lot carportApollo Center DeploymentIda B.Wells High SchoolHappy Panels Solar ProjectHyper Happiness InvestmentsRapid River Roari

26、ng Bridge Solar ProjectThomas the Tank Engine&His Solar Friends20U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORTitle of the projectWhat are the expected benefits to households?Here,low-to moderate-income household access,energy bill savings,community wealth-building,and equitable workforce dev

27、elopment.Name of the developerWhat size is the project?Where is the project located?What types of capital is the project seeking?What is the total estimated cost?Thomas the Tank Engine&His Solar FriendsCesar Chavez Elementary SchoolFor Capital Providers:For Capital Providers:Explore Projects21U.S.DE

28、PARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORSuper-Duper SolarBilly Buckner Solar DevelopersApollo Center DeploymentThomas the Tank&His Solar FriendsRainbows,Unicorns,and SunshineHyper Happiness InvestmentsFor Capital Providers:For Capital Providers:Explore Developers22U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMM

29、UNITY POWER ACCELERATORFor Project Developers:For Project Developers:Project Creation23U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORFor Project Developers:For Project Developers:Admin Review24U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORPlease note:Connecting enables the exchange of co

30、ntact informationFor Project Developers:For Project Developers:Discover+Connect25U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORWhy would a Developer want to post a profile on the Accelerator Marketplace?Added value:Passive origination opportunity Low effort required Low risk Basic vetting of p

31、rospective customers Free to users(funded by U.S.DOE)26U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORNext Steps:Sign up Sign up to access the marketplace Give us your feedback on the platformwe are always looking to make improvements.Help us spread the wordspread the word:Can you recommend oth

32、er organizations we should reach out to?Do you know of a blog,newsletter,website,social media or other channel we could reach out to?27U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORCommunities to Clean Energy(C2C):Expert Match 4040-60 hours of FREE technical assistance60 hours of FREE technica

33、l assistance www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/c2c-expert-match.htmlContact me:Contact me:Jonathan.Morgensteinnrel.govJonathan.Morgensteinnrel.gov28U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATOROther Opportunities to Partner with NREL NREL is permitted(and enthusiastic)to partner with NREL is pe

34、rmitted(and enthusiastic)to partner with external stakeholders,including Tribes and Tribal external stakeholders,including Tribes and Tribal entities,for many federalentities,for many federal grant opportunities such as:grant opportunities such as:Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas(ERA)NOF

35、O https:/www.energy.gov/oced/funding-notice-energy-improvements-rural-or-remote-areas-foa-3428 Contact me:Contact me:Jonathan.Morgensteinnrel.govJonathan.Morgensteinnrel.govU.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORQuestions?Contact:Jonathan.MorgensteinNREL.govJonathan.MorgensteinNREL.gov

36、Mikaela.Schlesingernrel.govMikaela.Schlesingernrel.govScan to access the Accelerator30U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATOROpportunities+Driving meaningful benefits into LIDAC-serving community benefiting solar and distributed solar+storage markets+Helping lenders,investors,and progra

37、m managers meet the goals and intent of GGRF and needs of CCIA,NCIF and Solar for All awardees+Diversifying the solar workforce and developer ecosystem+Beginning to crack the nut on financing solar+storage for LIDACsThe Community Power Accelerator The Community Power Accelerator adds value for devel

38、opers and capital providers by:31U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORGreenhouse Gas Reduction Fund(GGRF)Finance clean technology deployment nationally Especially in low-income and disadvantaged communities Build the capacity of community lenders that serve those communities Spur adop

39、tion of solar energy and energy efficiency upgrades that lower energy bills for millions of Americans,predominantly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.|$27 billion investment from EPA to mobilize private financing and investment capital for solar and energy efficiency projects in predominan

40、tly low-income and disadvantaged communities across the countryGoals:www.epa.gov/greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund32U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORNREL|32EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund(GGRF)$27 BillionNational Clean Investment Fund(NCIF)$14 BillionClean CommunitiesInvestment Acce

41、lerator(CCIA)$6 BillionSolar for All(SFA)$7 Billion40%of benefits must flow to low income or disadvantaged communities(LIDACs)100%of benefits must support LIDACs100%of benefits must support LIDACs3 National Non-Profits5 Hub Non-Profits46 States/DC,6 Tribes,5 Multi-State,3 Territories Program&ScaleLI

42、DACFocusWho WonWinners will partner with the private sector to provide accessible,affordable financing for tens of thousands of clean technology projects across the country,with a priority focus in Justice40,Tribal,and rural communities.Hubs will“deliver financing funding and technical assistanceto

43、LIDAC community lenders so that underinvested communities have the capital they need to deploy clean technology projects.”$100+Million for LIDAC PV deployment in programs individually designed by states,which could include grants,subsidies and financing for rooftop and/or Community PV for LIDAC resi

44、dences.Program GoalsSource:U.S.EPA https:/www.epa.gov/greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund 33U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORPhilanthropies on the PlatformPhilanthropies on the PlatformWhy is the platform important to philanthropies?Why is the platform important to philanthropies?Take m

45、eaningful climate justice action Dont have to be“Climate Experts”Why are philanthropies important to the platform?Why are philanthropies important to the platform?Lift projects Provide grants and bridge loans De-risk projects34U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORCommunity Reinvestmen

46、t Act(CRA)|CPA34CPA projects are potentially eligible for consideration under CRACommunity Development“Qualified Investment”or“community development loan”Activities“revitalize or stabilize”if they help meet essential community needs.Primary purpose:“effective”April 1,2024 “applicable”January 1,2026N

47、ew regulations:35U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATOROther potential upcoming platform upgrades|CPA35To assist capital providers in more easily identifying projects that comport with legal,regulatory,or mission-based standards,the platform is considering adding other profile markers

48、beyond simply CRA compliance.Examples under consideration include Davis-Bacon Act Build America Buy America Act NCIF/CCIA ComplianceProfile tile icons for other legislative compliance:Tribal Communities CJEST Tool/LIDAC Communities“Justice40”Communities“Energy Communities”Minority,Women,and/or Veter

49、an-owned developersOther categories:36U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY POWER ACCELERATORHow do we vet users?How do we vet users?CompleteComplete-The organization has fully responded to all relevant questionsCorrectCorrect-Each response is an accurate reflection of the organization or projects current status ClearClear-Each response makes sense by itself and in the context of the other responsesCommunity BenefitingCommunity Benefiting-Meets the Community Power Accelerators definitions of community benefiting distributed solar