Action Plan: External Financing for Energy Projects - Smart Energy Decisions

Energy Efficiency, Finance  -  March 31, 2025

Action Plan: External Financing for Energy Projects

Financing is a key part of any capital project. In this worksheet, informed by Financial Allies working with the Department of Energy through the Better Buildings Initiative, organizations can select appropriate financing mechanisms and shorten the decision-making timeline to enable capital projects.

Project managers, sustainability and facilities staff, and financial teams can use the questions in the worksheet to: 

  • Gather basic project information 
  • Assess organizational preferences and internal resources 
  • Consider financing time horizons and availability 
  • Combine financing mechanisms and incentives 
  • Consider financing mechanism options 

Download the worksheet to gather project details and organizational preferences that will guide the selection of optimal financing mechanisms and promote effective conversations with finance professionals.

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