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Credit Enhancement Overview Guide

Author(s)

State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Energize Connecticut,

Michigan Saves,

Warehouse for Energy Efficiency Loans (WHEEL)

This report provides an overview of credit enhancements available, such as loan loss reserves, loan guarantees, debt service reserve funds, and subordinated capital. It also discusses key issues related to credit enhancement, examples of how others have successfully implemented credit enhancements as part of their energy efficiency financing programs, and additional information on existing resources that provide further information on credit enhancement design and implementation.

Using Loan Performance Data to Inform Program Implementation

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Michigan Saves,

BeSmart Maryland

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on how loan performance data is tracked and analyzed, and what the data shows.

Multi-Family Energy Audit Guide

Author(s)

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

BeSmart Maryland

The document provides best practices and guidance for conducting the energy analysis required for multifamily (MF) building energy improvement projects funded by the various programs of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The intended audience includes energy auditors, building owners and operators, contractors, designers, architects, engineers, and energy efficiency consultants and program staff.