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Catalyzing Efficiency: Unlocking Energy Information and Value in Apartment Buildings

Author(s)

Institute for Market Transformation

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Elevate Energy,

Austin Energy,

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

Mass Save,

City of New York’s Retrofit Accelerator,

Seattle RENEW Multi-Family Housing Program

This report explores how governments and energy efficiency implementers could help stakeholders better analyze and act upon building performance data to unlock savings.

Current Practices in Efficiency Financing: An Overview for State and Local Governments

Author(s)

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Kansas How$mart,

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

Michigan Saves,

Texas LoanSTAR,

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD),

Nebraska Dollar and Energy Savings Program

This report is a guide to all customer-facing financing products—products offered by a lender directly to a borrower—used to pay for energy efficiency. Intended for state and local governments that are deciding whether to start a new program, tune up and existing program, or create a Green Bank, it provides information on the full range of financing product options for target participants, the tradeoffs of various products, and potential advantages and disadvantages for different types of customers.

Generating Demand for Multifamily Building Upgrades

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

Focus on Energy,

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD),

Mass Save

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on approaches to generate demand for energy efficiency upgrades at multifamily buildings.

Massachusetts HEAT Loan Overview

Author(s)

Elise Avers, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Mass Save

Presentation that describes the successful elements of the Massachusetts HEAT loan program, including how it is funded and who is eligible.

Massachusetts HEAT Loan Participating Lenders List

Author(s)

Mass Save

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Mass Save

A comparative list of lenders participating in the Mass Save HEAT Loan Program and the terms and conditions of the loans that they offer.

Massachusetts Joint Statewide Three-Year Electric and Gas Energy Efficiency Plan

Author(s)

Mass Save

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Mass Save

This plan was jointly developed by gas and electric companies in the state of Massachusetts to set aggressive goals for 2013-2015 through a sustained and integrated statewide energy efficiency effort in accordance with Green Communities Act.

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.

Energy Efficiency Finance: Options and Roles for Utilities

Author(s)

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Arizona Public Service (APS),

Enhabit,

Georgia How$mart,

Hawaiian Electric Company,

Kansas How$mart,

How$martKY,

Mass Save,

Public Service of New Hampshire,

Rural Energy Savings Program,

Sempra Energy Utilities,

United Illuminating

This report describes different approaches to energy efficiency finance taken by utilities.

What Have We Learned from Energy Efficiency Financing Programs?

Author(s)

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD),

Enhabit

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

State and Regional Policies that Promote Energy Efficiency Programs Carried out by Electric and Gas Utilities

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2007

Organizations or Programs

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

Flex Your Power Program,

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD),

Focus on Energy,

Austin Energy

This report provides comprehensive information on state, federal, local, and utility incentives and policies that are in place to support renewable energy and energy efficiency.