This guide provides valuable information to lenders, from defining what energy efficiency financing is, to listing the various financing products available from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, and others. In addition, the guide describes the many benefits of energy efficiency lending, how to get started, and the relevant underwriting guidelines. A Guide for Program Managers Presents ways in which managers can ensure that limited program dollars are put to their best use. Discusses both how to select conservation measures and how to identify the lowest cost way to deliver conservation services. Designed for residential weatherization program managers.
Guide includes sample worksheets for assessing program costs and benefits.
Based on an advanced economic model, the Alliance demonstrates the dramatic environmental and economic benefits of re-pricing energy. The result of two years of research, Price It Right makes a strong argument for the revenue-neutral shifting of taxes from income and savings to fossil fuels and consumption. The first comprehensive analysis of state and local energy taxes. Critical information for state and local policymakers, state energy offices, tax and budget analysts, energy analysts, policy advocates and federal officials. Free 200 pp.