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Strategies for Improving Efficiency in Delivering Efficiency

Author(s)

Cynthia Adams, Local Energy Alliance Program,

Larry Earegood, Consumers Energy (MI),

John Schott, NYSERDA,

Gavin Hastings, Arizona Public Service,

Emily Salzberg, Washington State University Energy,

Adam Buick, Community Power Works (WA),

Bob Knight, BKi

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

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.

Update on Revenue Strategies

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

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.

Lessons from On-Bill Financing and Repayment Programs

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on the performance of on-bill financing compared to other financing programs.

Aggressive Underwriting and Smart Product Delivery: NYSERDA

Author(s)

Jeff Pitkin, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Presentation describing NYSERDA's alternative underwriting approach for its target market.

Extending Efficiency Services to Underserved Households: NYSERDA's Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program

Author(s)

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

This policy brief describes how NYSERDA's Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program increases access to financing through tiered underwriting criteria.

Midcourse Refinements of Financing Strategies

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

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

Energy Upgrade California

This peer exchange call summary focused on adapting and adjusting financing strategies after a program was implemented.

Residential Energy Efficiency Financing: Key Elements of Program Design

Author(s)

Chris Kramer, Energy Futures Group

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit,

Southern California Gas (SoCalGas),

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment,

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

Energize Delaware

Presentation on the key programmatic elements of financing initiatives.

Strategies for Marketing and Driving Demand for Commercial Financing Products

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2),

Energize Phoenix,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),

Michigan Saves

This peer exchange call summary focused on the challenges and strategies for marketing commercial financial products and attracting financial institutions.

Structuring Rebate and Incentive Programs for Sustainable Demand

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Energy Upgrade California

This peer exchange call summary focused on developing rebate/incentive programs to generate a demand for sustainable programs and products.

Alabama Energy Revolving Loan Fund: Market Assessment

Author(s)

Environmental Finance Center at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Alabama Energy Revolving Loan Fund

This market assessment for the Alabama Energy Revolving Loan Fund identifies the customers and potential demand for an energy efficiency upgrade financing program.