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Decarbonizing a building sounds complicated. How do I start?
While there are challenges with any building retrofit project, decarbonization may seem overwhelming and paralyzing for some owners; however, there are some key steps that an owner can take to explore and implement building decarbonization solutions. 1) Get to know your building, 2) Establish the project performance goals and other objectives, 3) Reach out to innovative technical partners, 4) Figure out the financing, and 5) Share your lessons learned.
Decarbonization
Retrofit
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As a building owner interested in electrification, what should I consider before starting the process?
It’s a great question, and I’ve organized my answer into three key action steps: 1) Identify funding and financing opportunities, 2) Consider the impact on tenants, and 3) Seek out technical experts.
How can CDFIs leverage key metrics to support funding requests and assess impacts during the underwriting process?
How can CDFIs leverage key metrics to support funding requests and assess the impact of projects during the underwriting process?
Funding and Financing