Solar bank funds important for rental housing conservation

Journal Article · · Energy Conserv. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5793511

Nathanson, I

The Federal Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank, which is part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is one way to finance energy conservation in rental housing that is not limited to rental units with low income occupants. Examples of the Solar Bank's funding of improvements in Minneapolis illustrate how it serves as a marketing incentive to generate private financing for energy-efficient retrofits. Cooperation between local energy offices and contractors ensures quality control. Despite delays and regulatory problems, the Solar Bank is an example of successful, innovative programming that deserves continued support.

• Research Organization: Minneapolis Community Development Agency, MN
• OSTI ID: 5793511
• Journal Information: Energy Conserv. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Conserv. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 4:5; ISSN ECBUE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
291000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Conservation
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320101* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
APARTMENT BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
COOPERATION
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
FINANCING
INTERAGENCY COOPERATION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION
LEASING
PUBLIC POLICY
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
RETROFITTING