Many program administrators have found that launching and scaling up a program often takes longer than planned for, especially when forming partnerships with contractors and lenders. New energy efficiency programs often need at least 2-3 years to launch and become fully operational. Across programs...
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Programs that conducted one-on-one outreach found that community events provided good opportunities for the program and its partners to connect and build credibility with potential customers. Particularly successful events were ones that attracted the program’s target audience and aligned with their...
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EnergySmart Colorado,
emPowerSBC
This webcast discussed financial program management.
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Energize Connecticut,
Michigan Saves
This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on quality assurance of energy efficiency services.
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Energize Phoenix,
Austin Energy,
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on combining solar and home performance energy efficiency.
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Energy Upgrade California,
EnergySmart Colorado
This peer exchange call summary focused on multifamily information technology tools for project information, marketing, assessment, tracking and evaluation.
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emPowerSBC,
EnergySmart Colorado
Presentation providing an overview of financing programs, a strategy for continuous improvement, tools for program management, a risk management strategy, and common risks associated with financing programs.
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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.