… The phrase ‘low-income’ rarely appears in solar energy press coverage in the United States. But some enterprising organizations have set … to include low-to-moderate-income communities. Three approaches – group discount programs, affordable leases, and community solar installations – are making solar power … Low-Income Solar Programs … Kat Friedrich … The phrase ‘low-income’ rarely appears in solar energy press coverage in the United States. But some enterprising organizations have set …
… United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened up opportunities for states throughout the nation to potentially leverage the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to guarantee energyefficiency financing and enable private investment. 2382 EnergyEfficiency Financing and …
… Organizations are beginning to securitize solar and energyefficiency loans to allow greater levels of investment. Securitization involves pooling … in loans for solar photovoltaic installations. Also, the Green Jobs – Green New York program has achieved a high bond rating for securitized energyefficiency loans. 2382 Solar …
… new developments have taken place in the area of on-bill repayment (OBR) since the Clean Energy Finance Center published an article last year about these programs. Several states are setting up groundbreaking programs that may influence models for OBR in the future. 2382 States Forge ahead with On-Bill Repayment for Clean Energy … Kat Friedrich … Many new developments have taken place in the area of on-bill …
… Commission (CPUC) on Sept. 19. To increase the state's reliance on private capital for energyefficiency financing, the CPUC allocated $65.9 million for a suite of financing pilot programs for the state’s investor-owned utilities. California’s multipronged approach could …
… Agency (FHFA) has created strict requirements for residential property-assessed clean energy (PACE) programs, a few states and cities are continuing to develop programs and pass legislation. 2382 Residential PACE EnergyPrograms Pursue Innovative Approaches … Kat Friedrich … Although the Federal Housing …