Many programs that focused on a specific neighborhood or other small geographic areas have found it difficult to generate enough customer interest, partner interest, and upgrade activity to meet program goals. Regional or statewide approaches are often more attractive to contractors, lenders...
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Some lenders perceive home energy lending to be too risky or not profitable enough for them to get involved. Programs have found that engaging potential lending partners early in the program design process, especially in face-to-face meetings, helped them understand both lender needs and the risks...
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EnergySmart,
Energy Upgrade California,
Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF)
This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on new and updated revenue strategies.
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Energy Upgrade California
This peer exchange call summary focused on developing rebate/incentive programs to generate a demand for sustainable programs and products.
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Energy Upgrade California
Example loan loss reserve fund agreement.
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Arizona Public Service (APS),
Community Power Works,
Energy Upgrade California,
Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),
Michigan Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),
RePower Kitsap
Quick summaries of strategies various programs have used to improve the efficiency of delivering efficiency.
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Community Power Works
This mid-program evaluation includes extensive analysis of program sectors, including results of surveys of participants, and summarizes lessons learned to date.
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Community Power Works
This planning document from Community Power Works of Seattle, Washington, includes flow charts and tables designed to help guide both the initial launch of the program, which includes setting goals, and its ongoing development.
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Energy Upgrade California
This plan presents the marketing education and outreach plan for Energy Upgrade California's financing pilots.