Merrian Borgeson

Publications

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2014

Zimring, Mark, Greg Leventis, Merrian Borgeson, Peter J Thompson, Ian M Hoffman, and Charles A Goldman. Financing Energy Improvements on Utility Bills: Market Updates and Program Design Considerations for Policymakers and Administrators. State & Local Energy Efficiency Action Network (SEE Action) Financing Solutions Working Group, 2014.

Zimring, Mark, Greg Leventis, Charles A Goldman, Merrian Borgeson, Peter J Thompson, and Ian M Hoffman. "On-Bill Finance: From Policy to Promise to Practice." 2014 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, California: ACEEE, 2014.

Thompson, Peter J, Merrian Borgeson, Mark Zimring, Charles A Goldman, and Chris Kramer. "Selling an Energy Efficiency Loan Portfolio in Oregon: Resale of the Craft3 loan portfolio to Self-Help Credit Union." 2014.

2013

Zimring, Mark, Merrian Borgeson, Annika Todd-Blick, and Charles A Goldman. Getting the Biggest Bang for the Buck: Exploring the Rationales and Design Options for Energy Efficiency Financing Programs. 2013.

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Hoffman, Ian M, Merrian Borgeson, and Mark Zimring. "Implications of Cost Effectiveness Screening Practices in a Low Natural Gas Price Environment: Case Study of a Midwestern Residential Energy Upgrade Program." 2013.

Borgeson, Merrian, and Mark Zimring. Financing Energy Upgrades for K-12 School Districts: A Guide to Tapping into Funding for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Improvements. 2013.

Colorado Case Study PDF

Massachusetts Case Study PDF

Michigan Case Study PDF

Nevada Case Study PDF

Tennessee Case Study PDF

Washington Case Study PDF

2012

Borgeson, Merrian. "Review of Self-direct Demand Side Management (DSM) Programs." 2012.

Zimring, Mark, Merrian Borgeson, Ian M Hoffman, Charles A Goldman, Elizabeth Stuart, Annika Todd-Blick, and Megan A Billingsley. "Scaling Energy Efficiency in the Heart of the Residential Market: Increasing Middle America’s Access to Capital for Energy Improvements." 2012.

Zimring, Mark, Merrian Borgeson, Ian M Hoffman, Charles A Goldman, Elizabeth Stuart, Annika Todd-Blick, and Megan A Billingsley. "Boulder, Colorado’s SmartRegs: Minimum Performance Standards for Residential Rental Housing." 2012.

Zimring, Mark, Merrian Borgeson, Ian M Hoffman, Charles A Goldman, Elizabeth Stuart, Annika Todd-Blick, and Megan A Billingsley. "Alternative Underwriting Criteria — Using Utility Bill Payment History as a Proxy for Credit: Case Study on Clean Energy Works Oregon." 2012.

Zimring, Mark, Merrian Borgeson, Ian M Hoffman, Charles A Goldman, Elizabeth Stuart, Annika Todd-Blick, and Megan A Billingsley. "Using Credit Enhancements to Leverage Existing CDFI Capacity: Indianapolis EcoHouse Project Loan Program." 2012.

Zimring, Mark, Merrian Borgeson, Ian M Hoffman, Charles A Goldman, Elizabeth Stuart, Annika Todd-Blick, and Megan A Billingsley. "Extending Efficiency Services to Underserved Households: NYSERDA’s Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program." 2012.

Zimring, Mark, and Merrian Borgeson. "Using QECBs for Street Lighting Upgrades: Lighting the Way to Lower Energy Bills in San Diego." 2012.

San Diego QECB Issuance Documents

San Diego Street Light Research Report

San Diego Street Light RFP

Zimring, Mark, and Merrian Borgeson. "Using QECBs for Public Building Upgrades: Reducing Energy Bills in the City of Philadelphia." 2012.

Philadelphia QECB Statement

Zimring, Mark, and Merrian Borgeson. "Qualified Energy Conservation Bond (QECB) Update: New Guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service." 2012.

Zimring, Mark, and Merrian Borgeson. "Aggregating QECB Allocations and Using QECBs to Support the Private Sector: A Case Study on Massachusetts." 2012.

Massachusetts PAB RFP

Borgeson, Merrian, Mark Zimring, and Charles A Goldman. "The Limits of Financing for Energy Efficiency." ACEEE Summer Study on Building and Energy Efficiency. 2012.

2010

Goldman, Charles A, Jane S Peters, Nathaniel Albers, Elizabeth Stuart, Merrian C Fuller, and Merrian Borgeson. Energy Efficiency Services Sector: Workforce Education and Training Needs. Berkeley: LBNL, 2010.

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Zimring, Mark, Merrian C Fuller, and Merrian Borgeson. "PACE and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)." Clean Energy Financing Policy Brief 2010: 5.

Coughlin, Jason, Merrian C Fuller, Mark Zimring, and Merrian Borgeson. "Transferring PACE Assessments Upon Home Sale." Clean Energy Financing Policy Brief 2010: 4.

Zimring, Mark, Merrian C Fuller, and Merrian Borgeson. "Accelerating the Payment of PACE Assessments." Clean Energy Financing Policy Brief 2010: 4.

Zimring, Mark, Ian M Hoffman, Merrian C Fuller, and Merrian Borgeson. "PACE Status Update." Clean Energy Financing Policy Brief 2010: 6.

Goldman, Charles A, Merrian C Fuller, Elizabeth Stuart, Jane S Peters, Marjorie McRae, Nathaniel Albers, Susan Lutzenhiser, Mersiha Spahic, and Merrian Borgeson. Energy Efficiency Services Sector: Workforce Size and Expectations for Growth. Berkeley: LBNL, 2010.

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Zimring, Mark, Ian M Hoffman, Merrian C Fuller, and Merrian Borgeson. "HUD PowerSaver Pilot Loan Program." Clean Energy Program Policy Brief 2010: 6.