Energy project financing : resources and strategies for success / Albert Thumann, Eric A. Woodroof.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Background on the need for financing energy projects -- Financing energy management projects -- Choosing the right financing for your energy efficiency and green projects with ENERGY STAR -- Financing energy projects through performance contracting -- Power purchase agreement (PC for solar) -- Selling projects to financiers -- Key risk and structuring provisions for bankable transactions -- When firms publicize energy management projects! : their stock prices go up -- Overcoming the three main barriers to energy efficiency or "green" projects -- Basics of energy project financing -- Codes! : standards, andlegislation -- Energy audit -- Appendix A : Economic analysis -- Appendix B : International performance measurement and verification protool-Vol. 1 -- Appendix B : International performance measurement and verification protocol-Vol. II -- Appendix C : Resources/links.

"This practical application reference provides a resource for those seeking to utilize the innovative methods now available to finance energy projects. The full scope of current project financing practices are fully examined and assessed, including coverage of energy service performance contracting, rate of return analysis, measurement and verification of energy savings, and more. You'll get the facts you need to assess a project's payback in advance, anticipate and avoid potential risks and/or hidden costs, and assure that your energy project is an overall economic success."--BOOK JACKET.