Publications

Getting to “Yes” for Energy Efficiency: A Guide to Developing a Persuasive Business Case for Energy Efficiency in Commercial and Corporate Properties published by Catalyst Financial Group, Inc. and the Maryland Energy Administration is a guide that encourages Energy Efficiency Project installations by focusing on the process rather than the technology. February, 2013

Publications authored by Mr. Zobler include:

“Energy Efficiency is a Good Business Decision, Especially Now” – Electroindustry, The Association of Electrical and Medical Imaging Equipment Manufacturers – Volume 14, No. 1 –  February 2009

“Financing Energy Options” – (Chapter VI. Local Government Energy Assurance: Preparation and Assessment, Section D) – published in Local Government Energy Assurance Guidelines (pages 52-58), Public Technology Institute, September, 2008

“Tips for Financing Energy Efficiency & Green Projects” – Monitor, July/August 2008

“Choosing the Right Financing for your Energy Efficiency and Green Projects with ENERGY STAR^®” – chapter published in ENERGY PROJECT FINANCING: RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS by Albert Thumann, P.E., C.E.M., and Eric Woodroof, Ph.D., C.E.M. The Fairmont Press, Inc., 2008

“Financing Energy Efficiency Upgrades” – Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Handbook – District Department of the Environment – Government of the District of Columbia – September 2007.

“Financing Energy Efficiency Projects For County Governments in Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, & Virginia” – (Prepared for National Association of County Governments and US EPA ENERGY STAR)- August 2005.

“Finding Money for Energy Efficient Projects” – Energy User News, July 2003.

“Financing Energy Projects” – Government Finance Review, Volume 19, No.1 • February 2003.

“Finding Money for your Energy Efficiency Projects – A Primer for Public Sector Energy, Facility and Finance Managers” – EPA Energy Star^®  White paper, September 2001.

 “GASB 34 and Financial Metrics to Promote Energy Efficiency” – EPA Energy Star White paper, May 2001.

 “Financing Energy Efficiency in Missouri” – EPA Energy Star White paper, June 2001.

 “Lenders Stand Ready to Fund Energy Projects” – Energy User News, March, 1995.  

 “Focus on Cash Flow to Persuade Management to Fund Energy Projects”– Energy User News, September, 1993.

“Positive Cash Flow – Ideal Closing Augment in a Softer Economy” – Today’s Lighting Distributor, September, 1993.

“Opportunities Await VARs As Economy Recovers” – Computer Reseller News, April 6, 1992.

“Looking Beyond Bank Loans” – Computerworld, July 9, 1990.

“Psst! Wanna See My Crystal Ball?” – Monitor (Molloy Associates), July/August 1990.

“Business Strategies For The Future” – Computer Reseller News, May 26, 1990.

“Leasing: State Of The Art Sales Technique!” – Computer Reseller News, February 27, 1989.

“To Lease or To Buy: That’s The Question” – Connecticut Computer News, January 1989.

“Are You Losing Money By Providing In-house Leasing?” – Alarm Installer & Dealer Magazine, January 1985.

 

In addition, Neil made major contributions to:

Combined Heating, Cooling & Power Handbook: Technologies & Applications, by Neil Petchers, The Fairmont Press, Inc., 2003

“Delivering Energy Services to Schools and Universities”, E-Source, Inc., Boulder Colorado March 1997

“Financing Customer Energy Efficiency”, The Results Center, March 1995