As the trend for energy project funding moves away from utility rebate programs and toward other types of financing, there is a growing need for guidance on the options now available. The Handbook of Financing Energy Projects is a practical reference that provides a resource to those seeking to employ innovative financing methods. The authors 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. Readers get all the facts they 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.