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Financing Projects & Energy Performance Contracts

Lesson 8 of 12

Financing Options Overview

Debt vs Equity Financing
Green Bonds, Green Loans & ESG Finance
Vendor Financing & Lease-to-Own
Financing Options Check

Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) & ESCOs

EPC Structure & ESCO Model
EPC Risks & Mitigants
Shared-Savings Contracts
EPC Check

Emerging Finance Models

On-Bill Financing & Utility Programs
Venture Capital & Public-Private Partnerships
Carbon Finance & Credits
Emerging Models Check

Level 3/Financing Projects & Energy Performance Contracts

Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) & ESCOs8 / 12

EPC Check

Quiz on EPC structure and risk management.

5 min read

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