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A fact sheet from the Centro de Movilidad Sostenible explaining the purpose of vehicle labeling policies in the Americas and listing the years of implementation across several countries.

This case study describes the Epic Homes Program, an on-bill financing initiative launched by Fort Collins Utilities in mid-2018 to support residential energy efficiency and clean energy upgrades in Fort Collins, Colorado.

This guide explains the mechanism of on-bill financing, where repayments for energy-related upgrades are integrated into monthly utility bills, and highlights its potential for promoting equity and accessibility.

This guide from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines various capital sources and risk management strategies for municipal electric utilities developing on-bill financing (OBF) programs for energy efficiency and clean energy projects.

This case study describes the City of Holland, Michigan's Community Energy Plan and the subsequent creation of the Holland On-Bill Loan Program, a financing mechanism designed to increase energy efficiency in residential buildings.

This case study describes the Green Energy Money $aver (GEM$) On-Bill Program in Hawaii, launched in April 2019 by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA). The program provides no-upfront-cost financing for clean energy improvements—such as solar PV and water heaters—for renters, low-to-moderate income households, nonprofits, and small businesses, with repayments made through monthly utility bills.

The Help My House (HMH) Loan Pilot Program tested the use of on-bill financing (OBF) to implement energy efficiency measures in 125 homes served by South Carolina's electric cooperatives. The program demonstrated that OBF can significantly reduce residential electricity use and costs while maintaining high member satisfaction, serving as a cost-effective alternative to new power generation investment.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) and model trading rules for greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units. EESI advocates for a more holistic approach that gives equal weight to biomass, combined heat and power (CHP), and demand-side energy efficiency alongside other renewables. The organization also emphasizes the need to protect environmental justice communities from pollution 'hot spots' created by trading schemes and suggests improvements to the Clean Energy Investment Program (CEIP) to better support low-income housing and energy retrofits.

A 1988 policy report by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) calling for the U.S. President and Congress to prioritize energy policy to combat global warming, improve international economic competitiveness, and enhance energy security. The document advocates for a multi-pronged approach centered on energy efficiency, renewable energy, reforestation, and international leadership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This document is written testimony provided by Daniel Bresette, Executive Director of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies on March 20, 2020. EESI advocates for maintaining or increasing funding for federal programs focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation within the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

This fact sheet outlines how energy efficiency policies in Alabama could save residents $939 million and avoid 4.6 million tons of CO2 by 2030, while helping the state meet 25% of its EPA Clean Power Plan carbon reduction goal.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Arkansas, specifically in the context of meeting federal air regulations and the EPA's Clean Power Plan.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic and environmental benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Arizona, specifically focusing on pollution reduction and cost savings by 2030.

A fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlining how energy efficiency policies can reduce pollution, lower costs for residents and government, and support Florida's economy and compliance with federal air regulations.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Georgia, specifically focusing on goals for 2030.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Iowa, specifically highlighting their role in meeting federal air regulations and reducing utility costs.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Indiana, specifically regarding carbon pollution reduction and cost savings by 2030.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Kansas, specifically in the context of meeting federal air regulations.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Kentucky, specifically in the context of meeting federal air regulations and the EPA's Clean Power Plan.

This fact sheet argues that energy efficiency can drive economic growth and improve public health in Louisiana. It highlights that specific policies—including building codes and energy service contracts—could save the state $1 billion and avoid 4.3 million tons of CO2 by 2030, while helping the state meet 48% of its EPA Clean Power Plan carbon reduction goal.