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Since 2010, the program has provided free technical assistance to more than 35 utilities in more than 20 states and has helped more than a dozen utilities launch their on-bill programs.</p> <p><strong>EESI’s project team is available to:</strong></p> <p><img alt="" src="/images/content/OBFStakeholderMtgLsg.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 171px; margin: 5px; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; float: right;" /></p> <ul> <li> <p>Share firsthand experience and lessons learned from <a href="https://www.eesi.org/obf/case-study">EESI-supported OBF programs</a> </p> </li> <li> <p>Conduct a needs assessment to determine if OBF and/or beneficial electrification is a good fit for the utility and its member-customers</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide peer-to-peer connections with EESI-supported utility programs</p> </li> <li> <p>Share EESI project resources and tools, such as our <a href="https://www.eesi.org/obf/howtoguide">How-To-Guide</a>, <a href="https://www.eesi.org/files/OBFprimer.pdf">OBF Primer</a>, and <a href="https://www.eesi.org/obf/case-study">case studies</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Assist utilities to design a project that fits their needs</p> </li> <li> <p>Help utilities navigate the RESP application process</p> </li> <li> <p>Share RESP documents and templates from EESI-supported utilities that have approved RESP applications</p> </li> <li> <p>Assist utilities to implement and launch their programs</p> </li> <li> <p>Serve as an on-going resource to program managers after the program’s launch</p> </li> <li> <p>Identify additional resources and coordinate with stakeholders to overcome barriers to help get projects off the ground</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="color: #c97702">To get started or learn more, please contact:</span></span></strong></p> <p>Miguel Yanez, myanez [at] eesi.org or (202) 662-1882</p> <p><strong style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="color: #c97702">See Also:</span></span></strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.eesi.org/Rural-Energy-Savings-Program">Rural Energy Savings Program</a> - EESI’s guide to the USDA’s $100 million no-interest loan program for rural utilities </p> <p><a href="https://www.eesi.org/obf/pairee">Partnership for Advancing an Inclusive Rural Energy Economy</a> - A collaboration between EESI and the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA)</p> </section> <!-- pagination --> </div> <!-- sidebar (right column) --> <aside id="sidebar" class="col-md-4"> <nav class="obfsubnav"> <ul class="nav nav-pills nav-stacked" id="obf-side-nav"> <li class=""> <a href="/OBF/main">OBF Home</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="/obf/how-obf-works">How OBF Works</a> <ul class="nav2 nav-pills nav-stacked"> <li class=""><a href="/obf/how-obf-works/energy-equity">Energy Equity</a></li> <li class=""><a href="/obf/how-obf-works/obf-program-design-options">OBF Program Design 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