State Energy Offices can use the information below to design and implement high-impact revolving loan funds (RLF) programs that leverage private capital, expand access to financing for historically underserved communities, and achieve other state priorities. 

• Revolving Loan Funds
  • Learn about RLF basics and how RLFs can support your clean energy goals.
     
• Revolving Loan Fund Bootcamp
  • A 90-minute introduction to RLF basics and design considerations led by experts from Berkeley Lab.
    • Bootcamp presentation slides
    • Recording: Revolving Loan Fund: Virtual Bootcamp
       
• Spring 2023 Model RLF Webinar Series (Case Studies Coming Soon!)
  • A 5-part webinar series profiling leading RLF program models representing a range of high-impact designs and sectors served.
    • Michigan Saves (Part 1)
      • Topic Areas: Loan loss reserves, residential sector
      • Michigan Saves presentation slides
      • Recording: Model RLF Programs: Michigan Saves (Webinar Series - Part 1)
    • Texas LoanSTAR Program (Part 2)
      • Topic Areas: Traditional RLF, public sector
      • Texas LoanSTAR Program presentation slides
      • Recording: Model RLF Programs: Texas LoanSTAR Program (Webinar Series - Part 2)
    • California’s Advanced Rebate Program (Part 3)
      • Topic Areas: Bridge loans, rebates, and residential sector
      • California’s Advanced Rebate Program presentation slides
      • Recording: Model RLF Webinar Series: California Advanced Rebate Program (Part 3)
    • Residential Financing Programs with Nebraska and New York (Part 4)
      • Topic Areas: Co-lending and loan loss reserves, residential sector
      • Nebraska and New York presentation slides
      • Recording: Model RLF Programs: Residential Financing Programs with Nebraska and New York (Part 4)
    • Minnesota’s Combined RLF and Commercial PACE Model (Part 5)
      • Topic Areas: Secondary market sales, commercial PACE, commercial sector
      • Minnesota presentation slides
      • Recording: Model RLF Programs: Commercial Financing with Minnesota (Part 5)

• Credit Enhancement Overview Guide - Provides considerations for state and local policymakers and energy efficiency program administrators designing and implementing successful credit enhancement strategies for residential and commercial buildings.
• Long-Term Performance of Energy Efficiency Loan Portfolios - A first-of-its-kind study that shows financial institutions can lend money to their customers for energy efficiency improvements at low risk, in support of a more efficient building stock. 
• Energy Efficiency Financing Program Implementation Primer - Provides key considerations for policymakers, energy efficiency program administrators, and program partners on implementing successful energy efficiency financing programs for existing buildings.

The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Program is now providing limited-time and limited-scope direct technical assistance to states eligible to receive funding under the RLF program. Submit a technical assistance request using the Revolving Loan Fund Program – Technical Assistance Request Form which will be open through December 2023.

For questions, comments, or other requests, please contact the RLF inbox at EERevolvingLoanFund@hq.doe.gov.