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Speak about financing in ways that resonate with homeowners

Many programs struggle with communicating the value of financing to homeowners. Financing can be a complicated topic, and ensuring that homeowners understand how their loans work and the benefits they will realize is important for converting interest into action. Many Better Buildings Neighborhood...
Tips for Success

Using Social Media to Engage the Community in Energy Efficiency
Projects

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2011
Organizations or Programs
Cambridge Energy Alliance,
Energize Clackamas County,
Green Homes Challenge
This webinar presented ways various programs use social media tools to enhance and promote their energy programs among their communities.
Resource - Topical Presentations

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

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

Clean Energy Financing Programs: A Decision Resource for States and Communities

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
2011
Organizations or Programs
Austin Energy,
Bridgeport Housing Authority Energy Efficiency,
City of Pendleton,
OR,
Enhabit,
ClimateSmart Initiative,
Colorado ENERGY STAR Homes,
Connecticut Solar Lease,
Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),
Long Island Green Homes,
Montana Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program,
Palm Desert Energy Independence Program,
Sonoma County Energy Independence Program,
Sustainable Connections: Energy Challenge,
Texas LoanSTAR

This U.S. Environmental Protection Agency resource is intended to help state and local governments design finance programs for their jurisdiction. It describes financing program options, key components of these programs, and factors to consider as they make decisions about getting started or updating their programs.

Resource - Publications

Overview of Marketing Methods for Local Retrofit Programs

Author(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Publication Date
2011
Organizations or Programs
Cambridge Energy Alliance,
Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),
Neighborhood Energy Action Partnership,
WeatherizeDC
This report shares strategies for marketing local energy efficiency programs, particularly through focused messaging, leveraging partnerships, and social media.
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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  • Marketing & Outreach (4)
  • Financing (3)

Program Design Phases

  • Strategy Development (4)
  • Planning (6)
  • Implementation (6)
  • Evaluation (2)

States or Territories

  • Alabama (2)
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  • Virginia (2)
  • Washington (1)
  • Washington DC (1)
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Organizations or Programs

  • Energy Upgrade California (45)
  • Enhabit (24)
  • EnergySmart Colorado (22)
  • EnergySmart (15)
  • Elevate Energy (11)
  • Michigan Saves (10)
  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) (10)
  • Austin Energy (8)
  • Denver Energy Challenge (8)
  • Efficiency Vermont (8)
  • Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) (7)
  • Be SMART (6)
  • Efficiency Maine (6)
  • Energy Impact Illinois (6)
  • Energy Outreach Colorado (6)
  • Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) (6)
  • Community Power Works (5)
  • Energy Trust of Oregon (5)
  • RePower Bainbridge (5)
  • Build It Green (4)
  • Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge (4)
  • Efficiency Nova Scotia (4)
  • Energize Phoenix (4)
  • EnergyWorks (4)
  • Focus on Energy (4)
  • Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA) (4)
  • (-) Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) (4)
  • Mass Save (4)
  • Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) (4)
  • Small Town Energy Program (STEP) (4)
  • Better Buildings Program San Jose (3)
  • (-) Cambridge Energy Alliance (3)
  • City of Fort Collins Utilities (3)
  • EmPOWER Maryland (3)
  • emPowerSBC (3)
  • Low Income Energy Efficiency (LIEE) Program (3)
  • NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad (3)
  • NeighborWorks of Western Vermont (3)
  • NOLA WISE (3)
  • Windsor Efficiency PAYS (3)
  • Arizona Public Service (APS) (2)
  • Bend Energy Challenge (2)
  • BeSmart Maryland (2)
  • Energize Connecticut (2)
  • Energize Delaware (2)
  • Energize New York (2)
  • Kansas How$mart (2)
  • RePower Bremerton (2)
  • RePower Kitsap (2)
  • Texas LoanSTAR (2)
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