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Connecticut HES Air Sealing, Duct Sealing, and Insulation Practices Report

Author(s)

NMR Group, Inc.

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Eversource,

United Illuminating,

Connecticut Home Energy Solutions (HES),

Mass Save,

National Grid,

Efficiency Maine,

Efficiency Vermont,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

This report identifies opportunities for Connecticut's Home Energy Solutions program (HES) to increase savings related to air sealing, duct sealing, and insulation.

Baby It's Cold Outside: Best Practices for Chilly Climes (101)

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on challenges and strategies for working in cold climates.

Promising Approaches to Accelerate Workforce Development for Building Energy Upgrades

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

BetterBuildings Lowell Energy Upgrade,

BetterBuildings for Michigan,

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,

Efficiency Maine,

EnergySmart Colorado,

Energy Upgrade California,

EnergyWorks,

EnergyWorks KC,

Fayette County Better Buildings Initiative,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),

NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

This fact sheet provides promising approaches for Better Buildings programs seeking to accelerate workforce development to support building energy upgrades. These approaches are organized by estimated level of effort and include rough estimates of cost ranges for implementation.

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.

Partnering with Utilities Part 2-Topics for Local Governments-Creating Successful Partnerships with Utilities to Deliver Energy Efficiency Programs

Link(s)

Media |

Presentation |

Transcript

Author(s)

Jennifer Clymer, ICF International,

Neal De Snoo, Berkeley, California,

Dan Schoenholz, Fremont, California,

Catherine Squire and Gina Blus, Pacific Gas and Electric Company,

Jon Ippel, Orlando, Florida,

Cameron Saulsby, Orlando Utilities Commission

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

East Bay Partnership,

Green Works Orlando

This webcast focused on advanced topics for local government-utility partnerships, with presentations from local governments and their partnering utilities that have well-developed, multi-year relationships and programs.

The Bottom Line on Public-Private Finance Tools for Energy Efficiency

Author(s)

World Resources Institute

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

ClimateSmart Initiative,

Efficiency Vermont,

Sonoma County Energy Independence Program

Outlines five public-private financing mechanism options for energy efficiency upgrades programs, including on-bill financing, PACE financing, and loan loss reserve funds.