Among the many benefits ascribed to energy efficiency is the fact that it can help create jobs. Although this is often used to motivate investments in efficiency programs, verifying job creation benefits is more complicated than it might seem at first. This paper identifies some of the issues that contribute to a lack of consistency in attempts to verify efficiency-related job creation. It then proposes an analytically rigorous and tractable framework for program evaluators to use in future assessments.

This plan presents the marketing education and outreach plan for Energy Upgrade California's financing pilots.

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on new and updated revenue strategies.

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.

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

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.

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.

Example loan loss reserve fund agreement.

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

This report presents results, recommendations, and case studies of energy efficiency financing programs.

Summary of the standards that support job quality, equitable access and quality assurance in several residential energy efficiency programs from different parts of the country.

Webcast with information on financing structure design for four energy efficiency upgrade programs, including methods used to conduct market evaluations.