Using Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) to Fund a Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program: Case Study on Saint Louis County, MO

Zimring, Mark

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

关键词: Regulations;    Energy Conservation;    Local Government;    Energy Efficiency;    29 Energy Planning, Policy And Economy;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1050717
RP-ID  :  LBNL-4821E
RP-ID  :  DE-AC02-05CH11231
RP-ID  :  1050717

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) are federally-subsidized debt instruments that enable state, tribal, and local government issuers to borrow money to fund a range of qualified energy conservation projects. QECBs offer issuers very attractive borrowing rates and long terms, and can fund low-interest energy efficiency loans for home and commercial property owners. Saint Louis County, MO recently issued over $10 million of QECBs to finance the Saint Louis County SAVES residential energy efficiency loan program. The county's experience negotiating QECB regulations and restrictions can inform future issuers.