{"id":2136,"date":"2012-01-11T18:41:46","date_gmt":"2012-01-11T18:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/energyexchange\/?p=2136"},"modified":"2012-01-11T18:41:46","modified_gmt":"2012-01-11T18:41:46","slug":"california-puc-releases-edf-on-bill-repayment-proposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/energyexchange\/2012\/01\/11\/california-puc-releases-edf-on-bill-repayment-proposal\/","title":{"rendered":"California PUC Releases EDF On-Bill Repayment Proposal"},"content":{"rendered":"

This commentary was originally posted on the EDF California Dream 2.0 Blog<\/a>. <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

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Source: US DOE EERE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Low-Cost Financing for Energy Efficiency Upgrades<\/strong><\/p>\n

The California Public Utility Commission today released a proposal<\/a> by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) that, if adopted, would create the nation\u2019s first statewide on-bill repayment (OBR) program for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to be financed entirely by third parties<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In a preview post<\/a> last month that featured the program details, EDF applauded the CPUC for its vision in taking this first step forward. A well-designed OBR program<\/a> presents the opportunity to take energy efficiency to scale\u2014in the billions of dollars\u2014on all types of buildings without using taxpayer or ratepayer funds.<\/p>\n

OBR is an innovative, cost-effective approach that will lead to a robust marketplace for energy efficiency lending, save energy users money, put people to work and avoid greenhouse gas pollution. It could also lower financing costs for distributed solar projects.<\/p>\n

EDF is building a coalition of environmental groups, financial institutions, contractors and project developers that support and want to participate in on-bill repayment programs. The feedback and interest has been very encouraging.<\/p>\n

The CPUC is accepting initial comments on the proposal through January 25 and will be holding workshops February 8-10. A final decision expected in April. California\u2019s OBR program could start in early 2013. We have every reason to believe that other forward-thinking states looking to fight climate change and grow their economies will follow California\u2019s lead. That would be a welcome sign that this country is moving in the right direction and responding to voter concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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