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Managing Financing Programs: Spreadsheet Models

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Montana Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program,

Texas LoanSTAR

This webcast provides an overview of spreadsheet models available to help manage financing programs.

Revolving Loan Fund Basics and Best Practices

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2009

Organizations or Programs

Texas LoanSTAR,

Montana Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program

This webcast featured four presentations providing examples and best practices for revolving loan funds.

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.

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.

Revolving Loan Funds

Author(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Publication Date

2009

Organizations or Programs

Texas LoanSTAR,

Utah Revolving Loan Fund for Schools,

Rhode Island Energy Revolving Loan Fund,

Ohio Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund,

Montana Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program,

Arizona Energy Loan Program,

Florida Conversion Revolving Loan Program,

Efficiency Kansas Revolving Loan Program,

North Carolina Energy Program

This report provides information for states intending to set up a new revolving loan fund for state energy programs.

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.

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.

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.

AZ Home Performance Contractor Requirements

Author(s)

Arizona Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Arizona Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

Southwest Gas,

Arizona Public Service (APS),

Salt River Project (SRP)

The AZ Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program (AZHPwES) requires that participating contractors demonstrate a high level of building science knowledge and maintain the highest standards of technical performance and customer service as described in the contractor requirements.