The Biden-Harris Administration is proposing a bold investment in America's housing infrastructure to make housing more affordable for working and middle-class families. The American Jobs Plan pairs $213 billion in direct funding with more than $100...

This resource summary is for state, local, and K-12 energy professionals and non-finance experts seeking to understand how bonds can be used to pay for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and initiatives. It outlines market trends in...

"Moving America and the Environment Forward" is a House Ways and Means Committee statement of principles on how the committee wants to approach an infrastructure bill. It includes $760 billion of proposals.

Steve Dunn with the U.S. Department of Energy presents strategies for financing energy efficiency upgrades for commercial and residential properties.

Nicolo Pinoli explained public-private partnerships in Oregon in relation to federal and state tax credit programs, loan programs and grant programs.

Case Studies Featuring Oregon Brownfields Redevelopment Projects. Featuring the City of Hillsboro and Coos Bay.

The fourth and final EIP webinar focuses on evaluating successful EIPs, identifying the necessary data to collect to demonstrate successful and positive impact, and how EIPs can create lasting, powerful movements towards boosting bourgeoning clean...

To close out the Energy Investment Partnerships Webinar Series, Rima Ouied from the U.S. Department of Energy will provide closing remarks and reflect on the opportunity that states have for building new partnerships to finance and deploy clean...

Sandy Fazeli from the National Association of State Energy Officials will present ways some states have financed and already seen success with energy programs on the state levels

CDFA and the U.S. Department of Energy have partnered to produce the Energy Investment Partnerships Webinar Series and a set of four Fact Sheets. Each Fact Sheet will summarize the best practices covered in the corresponding webinar and provides...

This study from Partnership for Sustainable Communities highlights the Indianapolis Cultural Trails and the successful efforts to increase brownfield redevelopment along the trail and encompassing neighborhoods. The city utilized an EPA assessment...

This study from Partnership for Sustainable Communities examines the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail that included 18 brownfield site assessment in the underserved communities along the trail. The project utilized a collaborative...

This executive summary is a companion to the full National Offshore Wind Energy Grid Interconnection Study (NOWEGIS) report and primarily discusses the conclusions and recommendations of the study. Key results and observations are included. Electric...

University of California, Santa Barbara focuses on a solution best suited for HUD’s diverse portfolio located in clustered communities as part of the 2014 Better Buildings Case Competition. Key program details, a spatial distribution analysis of HUD...

This primer from the U.S. Department of Energy provides an overview of key considerations for state and local policymakers, utility energy efficiency program administrators, and partners in designing and implementing successful energy efficiency...

The Solar and Energy Loan Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and a certified CDFI which provides energy expertise and affordable financing to enable low-to-moderate income homeowners and small businesses to identify and make cost-effective...

The California Energy Commission has developed these Guidelines to help implement and administer the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.

The State Energy Loan Program (SELP) offers low-interest loans for projects that: save energy; produce energy from renewable resources such as water, wind, geothermal, solar, biomass, waste materials or waste heat; use recycled materials to create...

This document provides guidance, requirements, forms and other information to assist eligible taxpayers claim the Georgia Clean Energy Property Tax Credit. The credits are available to taxpayers between July 1, 2008 and December 31, 2014.

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,...

Tremendously useful document from Wisconsin's Office of Energy Independence. This document provides comprehensive, detailed information of all state and federal grants, loans, bonds, credits, and programs that can be utilized for clean energy...

Erin Tehan at CDFA presents four federal programs that providing financing and other assistance for American manufacturers.

Jeffrey Greenberger with Affordable Community Energy presents a unique housing development and energy project that incorporated multiple tax credits and federal development finance tools.

Jeff Pitkin with New York Energy Research and Development Authority explores the effectiveness of private capital financing options through revolving loans and loan-loss reserves.

This Notice of Funding Available was issued by the Ohio Department of Development and provides the program guidelines and application process for loans through the state Energy Loan Fund.

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

The Department of Energy has published this list of steps and best practices for using the DoE's State Energy Program funds to finance a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF).

This document contains guidance from the Department of Energy on the use of State Energy Program funds to operate revolving loan funds. The paper discusses federal restrictions on the use of these funds.

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 article featuring four federal innovation finance programs was written by Erin Tehan for the third issue of CDFA's magazine, Development Finance Perspectives.

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 from the National Association of State Energy Officials covers state revolving loan funds, particularly with regards to newly created or altered with ARRA funding. The report offers an overview of RLFs and provides summaries of the...

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...

The Energy Finance in Action panel included these presentations by David Rogers and Douglas Lamb. David Rogers reviewed several programs, including tax-exempt bonds, federal tax credits, and PACE. Douglas Lamb covered energy financing models,...

This review of PACE financing in Ohio was written by Raymond C. Headen, Sally W. Bloomfield, Matt Warnock, and Caleb Bell of Bricker & Eckler, LLP. The article reviews federal policies affecting PACE and mortgages, as well as Ohio policies affecting...

This paper from the National Renewable Energy laboratory describes the basics of how a revolving loan fund works and how to setup a revolving loan fund for energy efficiency projects. The appendix contains a variety of resources related to RLF best...

The development of clean and renewable energy on formerly used land offers many economic and environmental benefits. This document provides information about Federal incentives that can be leveraged for clean and renewable energy and development of...

The Department of Energy has released this guidance pertaining to the use of Energy Efficiency and Block Grant (EEBCG) funds. It explains how funds can be used for capitalizing revolving loan funds, interest rate buy down, loan loss reserves and...

The Department of Energy has released this guidance for recipients of DOE State Energy Program funds. It explains how funds can be used for capitalizing revolving loan funds, interest rate buy down, loan loss reserves and other development finance...

This presentation was given by Brett Breitschwerdt of Bricker & Eckler LLP at the OEDA Annual Summit on October 15, 2009. This presentation covers the tax and financing provisions of Federal and Ohio programs concerning Alternative Energy.

Steven Spinner of the U.S. Department of Energy gives a presentation about the Loan Guarantee Program.

Explore your options for saving energy and using renewable energy at home, at work, in your community, and while driving.

The Industrial Technologies Program works with U.S. industry to improve industrial energy efficiency and environmental performance. The program invests in high-risk, high-value R&D to reduce industrial energy use while stimulating productivity and...

In buildings, energy efficiency means using less energy for heating, cooling, and lighting. It also means buying energy-saving appliances and equipment for use in a building. This section focuses on saving energy in buildings. Two renewable energy...