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Make upgrade options clear and concise for customers

Programs in many regions of the U.S. find that the concept of home performance is new to homeowners. Homeowners may not know how energy efficiency measures compare (e.g., energy savings benefits of insulation versus new windows) or have not heard about some effective measures, such as air sealing...
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Current Practices in Efficiency Financing: An Overview for State and Local Governments

Author(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Publication Date
2016
Organizations or Programs
Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),
Kansas How$mart,
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),
Michigan Saves,
Texas LoanSTAR,
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD),
Nebraska Dollar and Energy Savings Program

This report is a guide to all customer-facing financing products—products offered by a lender directly to a borrower—used to pay for energy efficiency. Intended for state and local governments that are deciding whether to start a new program, tune up and existing program, or create a Green Bank, it provides information on the full range of financing product options for target participants, the tradeoffs of various products, and potential advantages and disadvantages for different types of customers.

Resource - Publications

Accelerating the Commercial PACE Market: Statewide Programs and State Energy Office Participation in Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing

Author(s)
National Association of State Energy Officials
Publication Date
2016
Organizations or Programs
Lean and Green Michigan,
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),
Michigan Saves,
Keeping PACE in Texas,
Energize New York

This report examines how State Energy Offices and state-level partners are supporting growth and uptake of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing around the country. The report offers examples, insights, and strategies for State Energy Offices, green banks, state financing agencies, and other public and private entities to catalyze, accelerate, organize, and expand C-PACE markets.

Resource - Publications

A Policymaker’s Guide to Scaling Home Energy Upgrades

Author(s)
State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network
Publication Date
2015
Organizations or Programs
EnergySmart,
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),
Enhabit,
Mass Save,
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA),
Manitoba Hydro,
Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),
Michigan Saves,
Warehouse for Energy Efficiency Loans,
Austin Energy,
Efficiency Vermot,
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
Illinois Home Performance with Energy Star,
Build It Green,
Earth Advantage,
Elevate Energy,
Arizona Public Service (APS),
Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad

This Guide is designed to help state and local policymakers to take full advantage of new policy developments by providing them with a comprehensive set of tools to support launching or accelerating residential energy efficiency programs. The Guide focuses on four categories of policies that have proven particularly effective in providing a framework within which residential energy efficiency programs can thrive: incentives and financing, making the value of energy efficiency visible in the real estate market, data access and standardization, and supporting utility system procurement of energy efficiency.

Resource - Publications

Credit Enhancement Overview Guide

Author(s)
State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network
Publication Date
2014
Organizations or Programs
Energize Connecticut,
Michigan Saves,
Warehouse for Energy Efficiency Loans (WHEEL)
This report provides an overview of credit enhancements available, such as loan loss reserves, loan guarantees, debt service reserve funds, and subordinated capital. It also discusses key issues related to credit enhancement, examples of how others have successfully implemented credit enhancements as part of their energy efficiency financing programs, and additional information on existing resources that provide further information on credit enhancement design and implementation.
Resource - Publications

Marketing & Outreach Strategy Research

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2010
Organizations or Programs
Cambridge Energy Alliance,
Energy Impact Illinois,
Enhabit,
Energy Upgrade California

This presentation summarizes the market research that was performed by various Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partners.

Resource - Program Presentations & Reports

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  • Market Position & Business Model (1)
  • Program Design & Customer Experience (3)
  • Evaluation & Data Collection (1)
  • Marketing & Outreach (2)
  • Financing (2)

Program Design Phases

  • Overview (1)
  • Strategy Development (4)
  • Planning (4)
  • Implementation (4)
  • Evaluation (1)

States or Territories

  • Alabama (2)
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  • Texas (8)
  • Utah (2)
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  • Virginia (3)
  • Washington (1)
  • Washington DC (1)
  • Wisconsin (3)

Organizations or Programs

  • Energy Upgrade California (44)
  • Enhabit (13)
  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) (10)
  • Efficiency Vermont (8)
  • Austin Energy (7)
  • Elevate Energy (7)
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  • Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) (4)
  • Better Buildings Program San Jose (3)
  • emPowerSBC (3)
  • Energy Impact Illinois (3)
  • EnergySmart Colorado (3)
  • Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) (3)
  • Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) (3)
  • Low Income Energy Efficiency (LIEE) Program (3)
  • Mass Save (3)
  • NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad (3)
  • Windsor Efficiency PAYS (3)
  • Bend Energy Challenge (2)
  • California Alternate Rate for Energy (CARE) Program (2)
  • ClimateSmart Initiative (2)
  • Colorado ENERGY STAR Homes (2)
  • Commonwealth Edison Company (ComED) (2)
  • Community Power Works (2)
  • Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge (2)
  • Efficiency Maine (2)
  • Efficiency Nova Scotia (2)
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  • Puget Sound Energy (2)
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  • Southern California Edison (2)
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  • Texas LoanSTAR (2)
  • California Community Savings Initiative (1)
  • CharlestonWISE (1)
  • EnergyWorks (1)
  • Green Works Orlando (1)
  • Home Energy Affordability Loan (HEAL) (1)
  • MPower Oregon (1)
  • RePower Kitsap (1)
  • ShopSmart with JEA (1)
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