Like a mineral lease, the efficiency developer assumes the risk and covers the costs in exchange for a share of the implemented energy savings.

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They also want people with a good mix of industrial engineering knowledge and command of supply chains for efficiency, cost savings and risk reduction.

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Tax efficiency, expense ratios, yield and risk all should be considered when evaluating a fund.

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