Resources | Residential Program Guide

Catalyzing Efficiency: Unlocking Energy Information and Value in Apartment Buildings

Author(s)

Institute for Market Transformation

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Elevate Energy,

Austin Energy,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),

Mass Save,

City of New York’s Retrofit Accelerator,

Seattle RENEW Multi-Family Housing Program

This report explores how governments and energy efficiency implementers could help stakeholders better analyze and act upon building performance data to unlock savings.

Contractor Blueprint: Getting from HVAC to Home Performance

Author(s)

California Center for Sustainable Energy,

Home Performance Resource Center

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

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.

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.