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Document Number

10174

Primary Title

A Renewable Energy Community: Key Elements

Author Name

Carlisle, N.; Elling, J.; Penney, T.

Author Affiliation

National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado; National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado; National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado

Published Date

01/01/2008

Detailed Publish Date

January 2008

Page Count

35

Document Type

REPORT

Abstract

This report assesses the feasibility of developing renewable energy communities in the U.S. to reduce the use of fossil fuel. Key elements necessary for such communities include sustainable design, solar/zero energy buildings, advanced transportation as well as power generation and load management.

Report Number

NREL/TP-540-42774

Copyright Status

N - Not copyrighted,

Document Owner

H