Handbook of Financing Energy Projects

Description

Lack of funding is the number one project killer. Most organizations do not have extra cash lying around, therefore most projects must be financed to get approval. Your energy project may be one of many potential projects from which the CFO can choose only a few. If you present your proposal with positive cash flow, your project will stand-out from the crowd. Filled with practical yet innovative financing methods, Handbook of Financing Energy Projects provides effective solutions to finance problems. The authors delineate the key success factors for structuring a financed energy project and getting it approved. They examine and assess the full scope of current project financing, including energy service performance contracting, rate of return analysis, and energy savings measurement and verification. You get all the facts you need to assess a project's payback in advance, avoid potential risks and hidden costs, and assure that their energy projects are an economic success. There are many correct ways to assemble and finance an energy management project. The possibilities are limited only by your creativity. This book explores successful solutions for every situation and builds increased confidence in your understanding of the many successful ways to assemble and finance an energy management project. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Foreword Table of Contents Contributors Chapter 1 Background on the Need for Financing Energy Projects Chapter 2 Financing Energy Management Projects Chapter 3 Choosing the Right Financing for Your Energy Efficiency and Green Projects with Energy Star® Chapter 4 Financing Energy Projects through Performance Contracting Chapter 5 The Power Purchase Agreement (PC for Solar) Chapter 6 Selling Projects to Financiers Chapter 7 Key Risk and Structuring Provisions for Bankable Transactions Chapter 8 When Firms Publicize Energy Management Projects, Their Stock Prices Go Up Chapter 9 Overcoming the Three Main Barriers to Energy Efficiency or ”Green” Projects Chapter 10 Basics of Energy Project Financing Chapter 11 Codes, Standards, and Legislation Chapter 12 The Energy Audit Appendix A Economic Analysis Appendix B International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol—Vol. I Appendix C International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol—Vol. II Appendix D Resources/Links Index