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Use the glossary to access terms and definitions related to residential energy efficiency programs. Click the letters below to find your terms. Letters that do not appear currently do not have glossary terms related to them.

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Underwriting

The process performed by a lender to decide if an applicant should be approved for a loan. The underwriting process typically involves confirming the eligibility of a borrower and the property and project, and an evaluation of the borrower’s ability and perceived willingness to repay.

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Utility Cost Test (UCT)