Comments on: Financing for Energy Efficiency Improvements http://ecopreneurist.com/2009/02/05/financing-for-energy-efficiency-improvements/ Green & Sustainable Business Ventures: For Entrepreneurs & Investors Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:59:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jason http://ecopreneurist.com/2009/02/05/financing-for-energy-efficiency-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-72615 Jason Fri, 07 May 2010 13:37:36 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=1174#comment-72615 www.wirtleasing.com has several aprograms designed for B2B Energy Product Financing... http://www.wirtleasing.com has several aprograms designed for B2B Energy Product Financing…

]]> By: ESD Roundup 22nd May « The Augmented Environment http://ecopreneurist.com/2009/02/05/financing-for-energy-efficiency-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-25589 ESD Roundup 22nd May « The Augmented Environment Fri, 22 May 2009 01:33:17 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=1174#comment-25589 [...] bother improving energy efficiency? We know we should, but how do you articulate why? Of course, if there is an ROI case to be made [...] [...] bother improving energy efficiency? We know we should, but how do you articulate why? Of course, if there is an ROI case to be made [...]

]]> By: 4 Essential Posts On Small Business Financing : Ecopreneurist http://ecopreneurist.com/2009/02/05/financing-for-energy-efficiency-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-14491 4 Essential Posts On Small Business Financing : Ecopreneurist Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:11:24 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=1174#comment-14491 [...] Leah also posted about Financing for Energy Efficiency Improvements. In that discussion she talked about how some private banks are starting to offer “green loans” [...] [...] Leah also posted about Financing for Energy Efficiency Improvements. In that discussion she talked about how some private banks are starting to offer “green loans” [...]

]]> By: Leah Edwards http://ecopreneurist.com/2009/02/05/financing-for-energy-efficiency-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-14407 Leah Edwards Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:43:56 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=1174#comment-14407 Mike, I agree. Businesses who have been operating for three years should always consider Small Business Administration-guaranteed loans. Many people don't know that SBA loans can even be used to purchase business real estate. Mike, I agree. Businesses who have been operating for three years should always consider Small Business Administration-guaranteed loans. Many people don’t know that SBA loans can even be used to purchase business real estate.

]]> By: Leah Edwards http://ecopreneurist.com/2009/02/05/financing-for-energy-efficiency-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-14135 Leah Edwards Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:26:33 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=1174#comment-14135 Thanks Jennifer! On-bill financing programs are also being developed for low-income homeowners, which helps companies selling energy efficiency retrofits and energy efficient products, such as new appliances or furnaces. We're living in a time of financial innovation. (There are some areas with silver linings.) But, you bring up a good point, that most of these loan products and financing programs are regional, and business owners will have to research what is available in their state/city. Thanks Jennifer! On-bill financing programs are also being developed for low-income homeowners, which helps companies selling energy efficiency retrofits and energy efficient products, such as new appliances or furnaces.

We’re living in a time of financial innovation. (There are some areas with silver linings.) But, you bring up a good point, that most of these loan products and financing programs are regional, and business owners will have to research what is available in their state/city.

]]> By: Mike Stamler http://ecopreneurist.com/2009/02/05/financing-for-energy-efficiency-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-14120 Mike Stamler Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:03:32 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=1174#comment-14120 Why does there have to be a separate, special loan guaranty programs for renewable energy or energy efficiency purchases? Regular SBA-guaranteed loans are perfect for these projects. Why does there have to be a separate, special loan guaranty programs for renewable energy or energy efficiency purchases? Regular SBA-guaranteed loans are perfect for these projects.

]]> By: Financing for Energy Efficiency Improvements : Ecopreneurist | finance-web-guide http://ecopreneurist.com/2009/02/05/financing-for-energy-efficiency-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-14082 Financing for Energy Efficiency Improvements : Ecopreneurist | finance-web-guide Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:15:58 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=1174#comment-14082 [...] Read the original here:  Financing for Energy Efficiency Improvements : Ecopreneurist [...] [...] Read the original here:  Financing for Energy Efficiency Improvements : Ecopreneurist [...]

]]> By: Jennifer Kaplan http://ecopreneurist.com/2009/02/05/financing-for-energy-efficiency-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-14060 Jennifer Kaplan Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:50:43 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=1174#comment-14060 On-Bill Financing is another option for financing energy efficiency improvements. Through an OBF program, a utility company allows qualified commercial customers to pay for energy-efficient business improvements through an interest-free loan on their monthly bill. The energy savings are used to offset the loan, so the monthly expenses are lower than taking a conventional loan and may be completely offset by energy savings. When the loan is paid off, the utility bill says lower permanently. Right now OBF is only available in parts of California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts—with a program in New York State coming soon, small business organizations are lobbying aggressively to make it available throughout the country so check with your utility company. On-Bill Financing is another option for financing energy efficiency improvements. Through an OBF program, a utility company allows qualified commercial customers to pay for energy-efficient business improvements through an interest-free loan on their monthly bill. The energy savings are used to offset the loan, so the monthly expenses are lower than taking a conventional loan and may be completely offset by energy savings. When the loan is paid off, the utility bill says lower permanently. Right now OBF is only available in parts of California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts—with a program in New York State coming soon, small business organizations are lobbying aggressively to make it available throughout the country so check with your utility company.

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