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Clean Energy Bond Finance Model: Qualified 501(c)(3) Bonds
The Clean Energy + Bond Finance Initiative created this recommended financing model factsheet for clean energy development. The Qualified 501(c)(3) model achieves low-cost capital for renewable energy installations at nonprofit facilities.
Pittsburgh Opera LEED Case StudyMembers only
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The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh provides this case study on Pittsburgh Opera’s green initiative to acquire Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Operations and Maintenance Certification for their headquarters.
Solarize Connecticut - Phase 1 ReportMembers only
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This report identifies the key components of Solarize Connecticut based on a highly successful pilot program and lessons learned. In each Solarize community residential solar installations more than doubled during a 20 week period.
Future Structure - A New FrameworkMembers only
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In this edition of Future Structure, experts focus on the strong connectivity between city infrastructure systems, financing future infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and energy strategy in state and local governments.
Clean Energy Finance Progress and ProspectsMembers only
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Michael Paparian with California State Treasurer's Office reports on the state of energy financing, specifically with emerging or nontraditional financing models for clean energy investment at the state level. Paparian discusses financing sources...
City of Southfield - PACE Program ReportMembers only
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The City of Southfield established the City of Southfield Property Assessed Clean Energy Program pursuant to Act 270 of 2010 by joining Lean & Green Michigan™. The PACE Program has identified specific sources of commercial funding to finance the...
PACE Financing: California's Next Gold Rush
Kate Meis, Associate Director of California's Local Government Commission presents an overview of the state's Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing opportunities. PACE programs have significant positive economic and fiscal impacts $4...
PA Keystone HELP Program Case-StudyMembers only
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Bostonia Partners produced a case-study detailing the Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) which provides low interest rate consumer loans for energy saving improvements. The loans are made possible via State Treasury executing a secondary...
Texas Renewable Energy Industry ReportMembers only
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The Texas Renewable Energy Industry Report is a very detailed assessment of the state's renewable energy portfolio. The report is balanced with information and data highlighting case studies. financial incentives, consumption by energy source,...
Baseball & Brownfields Workshop
Sarah Gentile with New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection presents about N.J.'s extensive and successful measures to promote renewable energy development.