The Solution Center serves as a repository of resources and information on energy efficiency and renewable energy topics of interest to state and local governments. The technical assistance program manages this site and will be issuing regular announcements on new products and links via the TAP Blog.

New Materials on the Solution Center
Registration Links for the June webinars including:
• Portfolio Manager Reporting and Energy Disclosure Practices-June 16, 2011
• Best Practices for Establishing Municipal Funds for Energy Efficiency Projects-June 21, 2011
• Geothermal Heat Pumps: In Policy and Practice-June 23, 2011
• Partnering with Utilities 101: Introduction to Utility Energy Efficiency Programs and Developing New Partnerships-June 28, 2011
• Interior Lighting Efficiency for Municipalities-June 29, 2011

There also a new Regional Coordinator Map posted on the Solution Center this week.  Please check out the updated map for changes in regions and Regional Coordinators. 

The Residential Retrofit Program Design Guide is now available on the Residential Buildings page of the site. The Residential Retrofit Program Design Guide focuses on the elements and design characteristics of building and maintaining a successful residential retrofit program. You can also learn more by viewing the Residential Retrofit Design Guide Overview webinar from May 3, 2011.


Materials for May TAP Webinars are also available. These materials include:
• Policies and Procedures for Enhancing Code Compliance-May 31, 2011
• Using Social Media to Engage the Community in Energy Efficiency Projects-May 26, 2011
• Leveraging Partnerships with Faith-Based Organizations- May 17, 2011
• Traffic Synchronization and Management for Energy Savings-May 18, 2011
• Residential Retrofit Design Guide Overview-May 3, 2011

There are 7 new ESPC documents available on the Solution Center this week including:
• A Success Story on ESPC Technical Assistance for the City of Fort Worth, Texas

And ESPC Factsheets on:
• How to Finance an ESPC
• The ESPC Process
• ESPC: Opportunities and Advantages
• How to Select an Energy Service Company
• Flyer: Energy Savings Performance Contracting
• What is Energy Savings Performance Contracting