Financing

Financing programs help businesses and consumers afford the up-front cost of energy efficiency improvements.

Reducing the Up-Front Cost

Although energy efficiency can offer significant savings on energy bills, the up-front costs of buying new equipment or renovating buildings significantly reduce widespread adoption of most efficiency measures. Financing programs that assist businesses and consumers in meeting these initial costs can help overcome this barrier and allow greater implementation of energy efficiency projects.

Financing in All Its Forms

Financing mechanisms for energy efficiency take a variety of forms and come from a variety of sources; a number of different financing models exist at the state, local, utility, and financial institution levels. These can vary from simple loan programs to property assessment-based financing to altering mortgages so as to reflect energy costs – and more. Additionally, government entities and utilities can support financing programs with loan guarantees and other forms of credit support. Related to financing, tax incentives can also reduce the up-front costs of energy efficiency upgrades and efficient construction.

Great Energy Efficiency Day 2012 - Part I

May 16, 2012 - 8:00am - 12:30pm

2 West/40 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, 20002 Washington, District Of Columbia

Rural Energy Savings Program Act of 2012

RESPA S2216 Summary 4_2012.pdf

April 12, 2012

Introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), the Rural Energy Savings Program Act (RESPA) of 2012 (S.2216) is intended to create jobs and lower energy bills for families, small businesses and farms by promoting energy efficiency improvements to homes and buildings in rural communities. RESPA is similar to the Rural Star bill previously introduced by the Senators in the last Congress.

Topics: Financing, Homes and Buildings, Policy
Programs: Policy and Research Program
Resource Type: Policy Summary

Accelerating the PACE of Energy Efficiency Investment

April 5, 2012 - 12:20pm - 1:00pm

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EE Global 2012: Dr. Yumkella Calls Energy Efficiency a Source of 'Prosperity'

Date: Mar 29, 2012

On the second day of EE Global 2012 in Orlando, Fla., a panel of experts from the public and private sectors and several international organizations discussed energy efficiency’s role as the First Solution for Sustainable Energy for All. Keynote speaker Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Director-General of the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), set the tone of discussion.

Opening EE Global 2012 Plenary: Energy Efficiency, An 'All of the Above' Answer

Date: Mar 29, 2012

The Alliance to Save Energy’s EE Global Forum began on March 27, 2012. Alliance President Kateri Callahan brought the fifth installment of the event to order.

The Alliance to Save Energy’s EE Global Forum began on March 27, 2012, and Alliance President Kateri Callahan brought the fifth installment of the event to order with a discussion on the core concept that governments and businesses alike are focused on their economic “bottom lines,” as well as better ways to build profits, create jobs and enhance sustainability.

Comments Submitted for FHFA Rulemaking on PACE Financing

RIN_2590-AA53.pdf

March 27, 2012

The Alliance to Save Energy, along with several co-signatories, recently submitted comments to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) residential financing programs.

The Alliance to Save Energy, along with several co-signatories, recently submitted comments to a Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) rulemaking regarding Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) residential financing programs.

Topics: Financing, Homes and Buildings, Policy
Programs: Policy and Research Program
Resource Type: Position Statement

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How to Claim Tax Credits for Your 2011 Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades

Date: Mar 01, 2012

Author(s):

Miriam Berg

It’s tax season, and time to claim your energy-efficient home upgrades on your 2011 income tax return. Find out what energy-efficient home improvements are eligible for federal tax credits, and which forms you’ll need to claim them.

You’re already reaping the benefits of lower utility bills on the energy-efficient home improvements you made in 2011. Now it’s time to claim them on your 2011 income tax return. Find out what energy-efficient home improvements are eligible for federal tax credits, and which forms you’ll need to claim them.

2011 Wrap Up

Alliance 2011 Wrap Up.pdf

February 24, 2011

Miriam Berg

2011 marked year two in the Alliance to Save Energy's self-proclaimed "Decade of Energy Efficiency." This four-page PDF highlights the Alliance's biggest accomplishments in 2011 and includes a personal letter from Alliance President Kateri Callahan.

2011 marked year two in the Alliance to Save Energy's self-proclaimed "Decade of Energy Efficiency." This four-page PDF (see above) features the Alliance's biggest accomplishments in 2011 and includes a personal letter from Alliance President Kateri Callahan. Highlights from the PDF include:

Smart Energy Act: Section-by-Section Summary

HR4017_Section_by_Section.pdf

February 15, 2012

Francesca Wahl

A summary of the Smart Energy Act (H.R. 4017), which was introduced on February 14, 2012 by Reps. Bass (R-N.H.), Matheson (D-Utah), Dold (R-Ill.), Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Welch (D-Vt.) and Barrow (D-Ga.), to promote efficient energy use in the federal and private sectors.

The following is a summary of the Smart Energy Act (H.R. 4017), which was introduced on February 14, 2012 by Reps. Bass (R-N.H.), Matheson (D-Utah), Dold (R-Ill.), Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Welch (D-Vt.) and Barrow (D-Ga.), to promote efficient energy use in the federal and private sectors.

Topics: Federal Energy Management, Financing, Industry, Policy, Utilities and Distribution
Programs: Policy and Research Program
Resource Type: Federal Legislation

EE Noon: Global Trends in Energy Efficiency Investments

February 22, 2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

1850 M St NW, 20036 Washington, District Of Columbia