Resources | Residential Program Guide

Reactions to the Residential Retrofit Roundtable Recommendations

Author(s)

Richard Faesy and Chris Kramer, Energy Futures Group (Prepared for the Energy Foundation)

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit,

Michigan Saves,

BetterBuildings for Michigan,

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad,

Energy Works,

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Efficiency Maine,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA)

This report explores the approaches and research needs identified in the Building Retrofit Industry and Market (BRIM) Initiative through in-depth discussion with residential energy upgrade experts including a discussion of Marketing & Outreach and the program/contractor interface.

Clean Energy Program Funding: EPA Local Climate and Webcast Series

Link(s)

Presentation

Author(s)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Green Works Orlando,

Community Energy Challenge,

Home Energy Affordability Loan (HEAL)

Three-part webinar series. Part I discusses how to design and implement funding programs, line up partners, and gain support for clean energy programs through both conventional and non-conventional methods. Part II discusses how to locate available sources of funding. Part III explains how to leverage existing funds and make clean energy investments more affordable for clean energy program audiences.

Concierge Programs for Contractors - They're Not Just for Consumers Anymore

Link(s)

Presentation

Author(s)

Jonathan Cohen, U.S. Department of Energy,

Ryan Clemmer, Clean Energy Works Oregon (now Enhabit),

Melanie Paskevich, NeighborWorks,

Jay Karwoski, ICF International

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit,

NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad

This webcast includes slides and information on programs' use of concierge programs to support contractors. It highlights two program examples: Clean Energy Works Oregon (now Enhabit) and Vermont NeighborWorks.

Part III: Keeping it Going: Financing Options for your Clean Energy Programs

Link(s)

Author(s)

Neelam Patel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

Pat McGuckin, The Cadmus Group, Inc.,

Niko Dietsch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

Keith Canfield, Clinton Climate Initiative,

James Christensen and Yvette Rincon, City of Sacramento, California

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD),

Home Energy Affordability Loan (HEAL)

This webcast (Part III of a three-part series) covers how to choose and implement financing options that meet local needs.

Scaling Energy Efficiency in the Heart of the Residential Market: Increasing Middle America's Access to Capital for Energy Improvements

Author(s)

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Camden POWER - A Better Buildings Initiative,

Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC),

Better Buildings Near Eastside Neighborhood Sweeps Program,

Home Energy Affordability Loan (HEAL),

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Midwest Energy,

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

Opportunity Council,

Wyoming Energy Savers

This policy brief describes the energy efficiency financing options programs can use to help financial institutions make energy upgrades affordable and accessible to homeowners.