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Fostering Behavior Change in the Energy Efficiency Market

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

Eversource Energy Home Energy Reports program,

National Grid Home Energy Reports program

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on fostering behavior change in the energy efficiency market.

Clean Energy Financing Programs: A Decision Resource for States and Communities

Author(s)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

Bridgeport Housing Authority Energy Efficiency,

City of Pendleton,

OR,

Enhabit,

ClimateSmart Initiative,

Colorado ENERGY STAR Homes,

Connecticut Solar Lease,

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Long Island Green Homes,

Montana Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program,

Palm Desert Energy Independence Program,

Sonoma County Energy Independence Program,

Sustainable Connections: Energy Challenge,

Texas LoanSTAR

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.

The Bottom Line on Public-Private Finance Tools for Energy Efficiency

Author(s)

World Resources Institute

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

ClimateSmart Initiative,

Efficiency Vermont,

Sonoma County Energy Independence Program

Outlines five public-private financing mechanism options for energy efficiency upgrades programs, including on-bill financing, PACE financing, and loan loss reserve funds.