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Community Organizing and Outreach

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

EnergySmart,

Bend Energy Challenge,

Energy Upgrade California

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on community-based outreach and organizing strategies to market home energy assessments and upgrades.

Creative Financing Approaches for Residential Energy Efficiency Financing Programs

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

How$martKY,

Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF)

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on innovative financing approaches programs are using to support residential energy efficiency.

Financing Energy Improvements on Utility Bills: Case Studies from the Field

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Presentation

Author(s)

Eleni Pelican, U.S. Department of Energy,

Mark Zimring, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

Greg Leventis, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

Merrian Borgeson, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

Charles Goldman, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

Peter Thompson, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

Ian Hoffman, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Power Smart,

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

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

This webcast provided an overview of on-bill financing programs, and presented three case studies: Manitoba Hydro, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and Pacific Gas & Electric (California).

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.

Working With Schools

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on bringing energy efficiency programs to schools.

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.

Tracking and Using Data to Support Revenue Streams

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

EnergySmart,

Denver Energy Challenge

This peer exchange call summary focused on tracking and using data to support revenue streams.

Assessing Revenue Streams: What Is Right for Your Program

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)

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

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.

Revenue From Contractor Fees

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

BetterBuildings for Michigan

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

Better Buildings Program: Brands & Websites

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan,

CharlestonWISE,

Enhabit,

Community Power Works,

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,

Efficiency Maine,

emPowerSBC,

Energize Bedford,

Energize Phoenix,

EnergySmart Colorado,

Energy Upgrade California,

EnergyWorks,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),

Green Madison,

BetterBuildings Lowell Energy Upgrade,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2),

Missouri Agricultural Energy Saving Team - A Revolutionary Opportunity (MAESTRO),

NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad,

New Hampshire BetterBuildings,

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

reEnergize,

RePower Kitsap,

RePower Bainbridge,

RePower Bremerton

This presentation includes the brands, website addresses, and images for most of the Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partners.

PowerSaver Loan Program

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)

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

Designing Effective Incentives to Drive Residential Retrofit Program Participation

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Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

Efficiency Maine,

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

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

Efficiency Vermont

This webcast covers information about designing effective incentives to drive residential retrofit program participation.

Marketing & Outreach: Working with and Learning from Contractors

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Author(s)

Karen Villeneuve, NYSERDA,

Peter Krajsa, AFC First Financial Corporation,

Michael Rogers, GreenHomes America,

Matt Golden, Recurve

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

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

Connecticut Solar Lease,

Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund,

Kentucky Home Performance,

AFC First's EnergyLoan Program

This webcast highlights programs that actively engage the contractor community in program design and implementation. Several contractors share their views on best practices for Marketing & Outreach.

Marketing, Communication, and Outreach: Lessons Learned In and Outside Energy Efficiency

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Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy,

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.,

Clean Energy Solutions, Inc.,

Local Energy Alliance Program

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)

This webcast presents lessons learned in marketing, communication, and outreach, including lessons related to marketing plans.

PACE Legal Authority & Administration: Financing Program Support for ARRA Recipients

Link(s)

Presentation

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2009

Organizations or Programs

EnergySmart,

CaliforniaFIRST,

Sustainable Energy Trust Program,

Long Island Green Homes

This webcast discussed program administration for PACE financing programs.