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Financing Programs: RFP & Contract Terms and Conditions

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

SustainableWorks,

RePower Kitsap,

RePower Bainbridge,

RePower Bremerton,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2),

City of San Diego Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program

This webcast discusses financing program RFPs and contract terms and conditions.

Strategies to Overcome Split Incentive Tenant / Landlord Issues

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Cambridge Energy Alliance

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on challenges and strategies related to split incentives for tenants and landlords.

Programs: Operating as a Prime Contractor

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

SustainableWorks,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),

CharlestonWISE

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on the challenges, strategies and advantages of operating as a prime contractor.

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.

Reactions to the Residential Retrofit Roundtable Recommendations

Author(s)

Richard Faesy and Chris Kramer, Energy Futures Group (Prepared for the Energy Foundation)

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit,

Michigan Saves,

BetterBuildings for Michigan,

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad,

Energy Works,

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Efficiency Maine,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA)

This report explores the approaches and research needs identified in the Building Retrofit Industry and Market (BRIM) Initiative through in-depth discussion with residential energy upgrade experts including a discussion of Marketing & Outreach and the program/contractor interface.

Cambridge Energy Alliance's Residential and Small Business Communications and Marketing Strategy

Author(s)

Hattaway Communications

Publication Date

2007

Organizations or Programs

Cambridge Energy Alliance

This marketing strategy includes the goals and objectives the Cambridge (Massachusetts) Energy Alliance set out to meet.

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.

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.

Going Deep Green: A Whole House Approach: Lessons Learned

Author(s)

Kellie Stickney, SustainableWorks

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

SustainableWorks

Presentation on the SustainableWorks non-profit general contractor model for supporting energy upgrades in Washington state and lessons learned for implementing a whole house approach.