Municipalities, from large cities to small villages, have energy requirements for such activities as water handling and treatment, transportation, recreation, and institutional use. The rising cost of utilities drain public funds and yield no returns. Installation of distributed renewable energy within a community offers an array of public benefits including:

• Reduced operational costs
• Increased public satisfaction
• Control of energy costs and spending
• Diversified energy portfolio
• Stabilized energy budgets

Additional municipal benefits include:

• Reduced carbon footprint
• Positive and progressive public image
• Live energy data can be provided for public kiosks
• Increased public awareness of efficiency and renewable energy
• Promotion of community values

Many federal, state, and provincial programs encourage municipalities to invest in renewable technology projects to improve long-term financial vitality. Renewable energy offers an opportunity for municipalities to invest in a escalation-free energy source for many applications