Purchasing Power – Appendix 2
Step 1 Survey
This resource accompanies the recommendations of Purchasing Power: Best Practices Guide to
Collaborative Solar Procurement, co-published by Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, the
World Resources Institute and Optony. The Best Practices Guide assists commercial and
government entities in the process of organizing and executing a collaborative solar purchase.
Readers are encouraged to tailor these resources and sample documents to the needs of their
individual initiatives. This tool did not undergo the formal external review typical of WRI
documents, but suggestions for improvement are welcome. To reach the authors with feedback
or questions, please refer to the contact information available at www.wri.org/buying-solar.
This resource is Appendix 2 – “Step 1 Survey.” It is intended for use in Steps 1 of the Best
Practices. Users should enter their own information in the spaces denoted [in brackets].
This survey is intended to gauge interest from potential participants in a collaborative purchase
of renewable energy systems. Your answers will inform the organizers of the [INSERT PROJECT
TITLE] so that they can follow up with you about your interest and invite you to participate in
the next steps.
Please fill out this survey and return it to [NAME] at [EMAIL ADDRESS] by [DUE DATE].
Name: Click here to enter text.
Title: Click here to enter text.
Organization: Click here to enter text.
Email Address: Click here to enter text.
Phone Number: Click here to enter text.
1. How would you characterize your organization’s level of familiarity with solar power or
clean energy systems and purchasing decisions?
No knowledge or experience
Some knowledge because of interest and minimal reading
Moderate knowledge
Knowledgeable; Have not installed yet, but have discussed with potential vendors
Have experience purchasing or installing
2. If your organization has experience purchasing or installing solar or other clean energy
generating equipment, please specify:
3. Does your organization intend to install solar or other “clean” power generating
equipment?
Yes (as soon as possible)
Yes (in 1-2 years)
No
Maybe
Comments? Click here to enter text.
4. Select the type of alternative, clean energy generation system or hybrid system that your
organization is most interested in obtaining (select all that apply).
Solar Photovoltaic – Ground Mount
Solar Photovoltaic – Roof Mount
Solar Photovoltaic – Carport/Parking Structure
Fuel Cell
Wind
Hybrid (please specify in comment section below)
Other
Comments? Click here to enter text.
5. Have you identified a preferred type of financing and/or procurement method for the
systems you intend to install?
6. Are you interested in collaborative purchasing using any of the following financing
mechanisms?
Yes
No
Maybe
Power Purchase Agreement
Direct Purchase
Lease
Other (please specify in
comment section below)
Comments? Click here to enter text.
7. Would you like more information about the relative merits of collaborative procurement
for renewable power and each of these financing mechanisms?
Yes
No
8. Has your organization identified sites for solar and/or other clean power generation?
No
Yes
If yes, what type of information have you gathered?
Addresses Only
Preliminary Site Assessments
Structural Site Assessments
Other (please specify): Click here to enter text.
Please estimate the number sites identified in the following categories:
Office Building
Community/Public Facility
Warehouse
Maintenance Yard
Landfill Operation
Other (please specify): Click here to enter text.
9. Are you interested in a group purchase of site assessments?
Yes
No
Maybe
Comments? Click here to enter text.