Effective home performance contractors require many types of skills and expertise. To help individuals develop those skills, programs can target training on the specific topics and skills needed for successful home performance work. Many Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partners found that they...
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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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Energy Outreach Colorado,
DTE Energy
This 90-minute webinar explored the topic of linking and leveraging energy efficiency and renewable energy (EE/RE) programs for limited-income households, including the need to coordinate with other energy assistance programs. It presented case studies of organizations that have successfully advanced connections among available programs and funding sources.
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Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),
BetterBuildings for Michigan
This peer exchange call summary focused on how programs are devising plans for creating a contractor revenue stream and potential fee structures.
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Michigan Saves
This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on shared funding arrangements with contractors.
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This report identifies sustainable funding sources for asthma-related home interventions. It examines the business case and return on investment for interventions that remedy triggers that can exacerbate asthma.