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Click on the links below to learn more about turn-key service providers: ESCOs and energy performance contracting Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) most commonly work with large clients, including public housing agencies, to achieve energy-efficiency improvements at scale. Community-based nonprofit organizations An increasing number of community-based nonprofits that operate on a model similar to ESCOs have started to emerge, making the advantages of an ESCO accessible to owners of affordable rental properties. |
You are currently reading: Who performs the work? Many communities require that participants work with certified builders or contractors, or with trained program staffs to certify energy-efficiency retrofits. Other pages in this section: Strategies for supporting the energy workforce States and localities can support energy efficiency through informal channels. |