Illinois Finance Authority produced a document detailing volume cap allocations county-by-county across the state. The document explains benefits and potential projects that might qualify for QECBs.

Bert Hunter with Connecticut's Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority shared information about the Authority including strategy, state impact, national clean energy financing trends, deal structures, and more.

Michael Paparian with California Pollution Control Financing Authority shares financing innovations CPCFA has in place to incorporate as many tools as possible in order to maximize clean energy investments throughout California.

John Saris with Business Oregon showcases the benefits of 40 years of state supported sustainable energy initiatives. Saris demonstrates how Oregon has become one of the, if not the, national leader of clean energy finance.

Jeff Pitkin with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority discussed New York's ongoing efforts to support clean energy investment. Pitkin also describes the organization's approach when using different finance tools.

Sonoma County prepared this Guidance Package to assist other local governments in developing a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The guide covers everything from definition to model programs, and everything between.

The a2energy is a PACE program partnered between the City of Ann Arbor and Clean Energy Coalition. This appealing marketing document explains advantages of PACE, eligible owners and uses, application process, and funding.

This Clean Energy Financing Policy Brief from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a short and simple document that addresses various complex issues such as bond default, how property assessment acceleration works, protecting mortgage holders,...

Johnson Controls published a detailed report covering Property Assessed Clean Energy financing. The report explores the history of PACE, current market conditions, various financing models, case studies, and more.

This guide from Orrick, Harrington & Sutcliffe LLP review bond finance tools supporting clean energy, including PABs, CREBS, and QECBs.

Baird Brown with DrinkerBiddle presents to the Task Force on Clean Energy Bond Finance explaining bond financing mechanics for sustainable energy projects.

Toby Rittner with CDFA & Lew Milford with CEG, founders of the CE+BFI, announce an exciting new partnership aimed at developing a more tangible connection between clean energy development and bond financing.

The CDFA & CEG's New Clean Energy + Bond Finance Initiative, Excellence in Development Finance Awards, Reshored Manufacturing, Tax-Exempt Bonds to Drive Restoration Post-Sandy, P3 Financing Model, American Manufacturing Bond Finance Act legislation,...

Jason Rittenberg and Erin Tehan present the CDFA Excellence in Development Finance Awards that recognize outstanding development finance programs, agencies, leaders, projects, and success stories.

This document from CEG and CDFA, the organizations behind CE+BFI, outlines the challenges facing clean energy development and how bond finance can provide a solution. The Action Plan specifies existing bond finance tools and the goals for the...

Lise Dondy and Rob Sanders with Clean Energy States Alliance(CESA) share a powerpoint from a Finance 101 webinar covering advantages and disadvantages of difference clean energy fund programs.

Tioga Energy case study of a solar project financed using county bonds, Solar Renewable Energy Credits, and a Power Purchase Agreement.

Iain Campbell with Global Energy and Workplace Solutions speaks on how to increase Energy Efficiency Financing by 2015.

Devashree Saha with Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program discusses the tremendous, positive impact enacting legislation supporting residential Property Assessed Clean Energy financing may have on local, state, and federal budgets.

Powerpoint by Elizabeth Bellis at Energy Programs Consortium discusses QECB data and trends.

Steven Maguire with Congressional Research Service provides information about state and local government debt as it relates to tax-exempt bonds.

John May Head of Alternative Energy Finance Group at Stern Brothers & Co. discusses the vast options to help finance energy projects via bonds.

C. Baird Brown and Christopher Berendt share financing options for community scale renewable energy projects.

In a memo released by Energy Programs Consortium, Elizabeth Bellis examines the QECB bond market on a national scale.

Clean energy development is facing a financing challenge, and structures designed to attract institutional investors may provide a solution. This paper from the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development discusses the situation.

This report on QECBs from Energy Programs Consortium provides information on the bonds, case studies of issuances and programs, and a list of all state activity to date.

Rob Sanders of the Clean Energy Group discusses the use of bonds for clean energy projects, including the benefits of bonds over traditional financing and several case studies.

This guidance from the Internal Revenue Service provides detailed information on the use of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds, specifically with regards to measuring energy reduction and defining green programs.

This report from Andrew J. Giudici of Standard & Poor's discusses whether securitization may be a viable option for solar developers. Topics include credit challenges posed by changing panel and energy prices.

Erin Tehan profiles four distinct federal financing programs supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy in this article from Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 1 | 2012.

This 2009 presentation by the Colorado's Governor's office describes the state's use of its QECB allocation. The state is using a portion of the allocation to finance a PACE program in Boulder, CO.

The Illinois Finance Authority's Energy Efficiency Initiative provides bonds or loan guarantees for a variety of energy related projects. This document contains guidelines for the program.

This presentation by the Department of Energy gives an overview of the Qualified Energy Conservation Bond (QECB) program. This program provides low-cost financing to state, local, and tribal agencies for energy conservation projects.

This comprehensive report by Brookings provides an in-depth look at the "Green Economy" and explores various policy changes that could encourage growth in this sector.

This factsheet created by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory describes an innovative financial model for installing and operating solar PV power on government sites that was pioneered in New Jersey.

This presentation by Michael Dow of McGuireWoods covers energy-related bond finance tools, including CREBs, QECBs, Solid Waste, and PACE.

This case study of a bond-financed biomass project was presented by Tina Neal of Perseverance Capital Advisors.

This greenpaper from Mintz Levin provides a thorough discussion of energy project finance in 2010, as it stands now, and how the market looks for the near future. The paper covers project structures, federal programs, market forecasts, and more.

This 1-page document from the Department of Energy highlights the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Advanced Energy Utility District Project, which takes advantage of the BetterBuildings Program to fund energy efficiency improvements.

Description of programs availible to aid small wind developers published by the Clean Energy States Alliance. Provides an overview of federal programs and programs used by Massachusetts, New York, and Wisconsin.

This report covers the best energy policies, including a lengthy section on financing programs, from many states and cities. Each program type is illustrated by at least one case study. The report was produced by the Renewable Energy & Energy...

Jeff Pitkin from the NY State Energy Research & Development Authority provides a thorough overview of the state's financing options for energy efficiency improvements. Details include loan requirements and the financing structure for a...

This primer from the U.S. Dept. of Energy's Office for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy covers commercial PACE programs. Details include advantages and disadvantages, financing methods, and links to additional resources.

The USDA published this report, written by Samuel V. Brown, David G. Nderitu, Paul V. Preckel, Douglas J. Gotham, and Benjamin W. Allen, on renewable power for rural communities. The thorough report reviews types of power, business models, and...

This memo from Sean L. Spear of CDLAC summarizes California's bond activity in 2010. Qualified residential rental projects, single family housing, industrial development, and exempt facilities bonds are all covered, as well as ARRA-related Recovery...

A number of members have inquired about the status of the 'Green Bond" demonstration. As a result, this The Learning Corner covers what is known about Green Bonds and encourage readers who may know additional details to contact us.