Welcome to NEIF's Go Greener Academy!

The National Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF) welcomes you to Go Greener Academy — a platform created to provide NEIF-Approved Contractors with free sales training, webinar access, and other resources to help grow their businesses. Homeowners want comfort and efficiency, the assurance of a quality installation, and fair, affordable payment options that fit into their budget. The NEIF Business Development team is here to help you boost sales and differentiate your company so that you can empower your customers to Say YES! to trusted and transparent energy efficiency financing.

Featured Webinar 

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Leverage NEIF’s Commercial Prefunding to Increase Your Cash Flow!

Tuesday, June 13
1:00 — 1:30 p.m. EDT

Thursday, June 15
9:00 — 9:30 a.m. EDT

For the June 2023 session of NEIF’s Go Greener Academy, you’ll hear from Chris Schielke, NEIF Senior Director of Business Development, who will provide:

  • A guide for commercial contracting firms to optimize cash flow.
  • Sales tips for pitching prefunding to your end users.
  • A detailed analysis of the prefunding process for both contractors and end users.

Monthly Contractor Updates

Downloadable PDF here

Downloadable PDF here

Downloadable PDF here

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Downloadable PDF here.

  • December – downloadable PDF here.
  • November – downloadable PDF here.
  • October – downloadable PDF here.
  • September – downloadable PDF here.
Resource Library

5/16/23 - Building Relationships in the Home to Increase Your Sales

4/19/23 - The Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act on the Energy Industry

3/17/23 - Electrification: The State of Consumer Demand & Awareness Entering 2023 with Peter Troast

2/16/23 - How to Sell Energy Improvements Strong Through the Shoulder Seasons

1/17/23 - How to Set Smart and Attainable Goals For Your Sales Team

2022 Sessions

New Federal Funds and Incentives For Energy Efficiency 

  • Download PDF presentation here.
  • Watch recording of session here

Drive Sales of Commercial Energy Efficiency With Financing

  • Download PDF presentation here.
  • Watch recording of session here

Contractor Sales Management 101

  • Download PDF presentation here.
  • Watch recording of session here

Leverage NEIF’s Energy Efficiency Financing to Drive Your Fall/Winter Sales

  • Download PDF presentation here.
  • Watch recording of session here

NEIF Contacts 

Contact one of our Business Development team members for more information or with any questions you may have.

Brittany Heller
Senior Contractor Support Specialist
bheller@neifund.org
(484) 838-5469

Amanda Hacker
Contractor Support Specialist
ahacker@neifund.org
(484) 268-5968

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