There are more than 17 million multifamily households nationwide, yet they remain a significant and mostly untapped opportunity for energy efficiency gains. Many cities and states that have embraced energy retrofitting as a job creator and boon to both the environment and economy have yet to address potential savings in multifamily properties, primarily because of obstacles not faced by single family and commercial properties. This paper discusses two barriers -- a lack of information and financing -- that stand in the way of multifamily energy retrofits.

Quick summaries of strategies various programs have used to improve the efficiency of delivering efficiency.

This peer exchange call summary focused on assessing potential revenue streams.

Presentation on how Michigan Saves realigned its incentives to encourage more projects with significant energy savings potential.

Case study highlighting the home performance lending program spearheaded by local utility JEA and JaxMetro Credit Union in Jacksonville, Florida. This program is one of the most successful in the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance's Community Consortium.

This peer exchange call summary focused on how programs are devising plans for creating a contractor revenue stream and potential fee structures.

Find out how JEA successfully increased interest in its low-interest loan program beyond a short-term incentive.

This peer exchange call summary focused on the background and features of the PowerSaver loan program.