2017 BOMA International Annual Conference & Expo

Navigating Energy Efficiency Financing: Understand The Market and Find Financing That Works For You (Room 204)

27 Jun 17
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Building Operations and Management

Speaker(s): Brenna Walraven, BOMA Fellow, CPM, RPA, BOMI HP, President and CEO, Corporate Sustainability Strategies, Inc.;

Moderator(s): Joseph Indvik, Senior Consultant, JDM Associates

Upfront costs continue to be a major barrier to getting energy efficiency done. To overcome this barrier and avoid using their own cash for upgrades, building owners and portfolio managers are increasingly using third-party financing. Unfortunately, with the dramatic growth of financing options available in the marketplace, decision-makers rarely have time to compare all the options and shop around for the best deal. With information based on the latest market research, this panel will help attendees understand the state of efficiency financing—including loans, leases, on-bill financing, PACE, EPCs, and ESAs. Attendees will also be introduced to the new Energy Efficiency Financing Navigator – a new Department of Energy tool that helps building owners and portfolio managers: compare the financing options available; pick the options that make sense for their business; and connect with the right financing providers.