Many home performance programs have confronted the challenge of how to reach out to more customers and to improve conversion rates of customer interest into completed upgrades. Realizing that the contractor is a primary face-to-face link between customers and the program, some Better Buildings...
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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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Energy Upgrade California
This guide shows HVAC contractors how to get started in the home improvement market. It explains the approach of treating a house like a system and provides step-by-step instructions on setting up a home performance contracting business.
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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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Energy Upgrade California
This plan presents the marketing education and outreach plan for Energy Upgrade California's financing pilots.