# Investor Confidence Project
*Also known as ICP*

- Website: https://www.eeperformance.org
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/eeperformance-org

> ICP standardizes energy efficiency project development and verification to accelerate investment in commercial and multifamily buildings.

Investor Confidence Project (ICP) is a standards-based framework that standardizes the development, verification, and financing of energy efficiency retrofit projects for commercial and multifamily buildings. It defines protocols, documentation packages, and processes to improve investor confidence and accelerate investment in energy efficiency. ICP governs an ecosystem of credentialed project developers, QA providers, software providers, and program administrators, and offers Investor Ready Energy Efficiency (IREE) certification for projects that meet ICP Protocols. The organization aims to support building owners, investors, and programs by delivering clear measurement and verification, scalable financing pathways, and standardized practices that advance energy efficiency across markets.

**Mission:** The Investor Confidence Project has developed a best practice framework to standardize the process for predicting and measuring energy savings, enabling the acceleration of energy efficiency investments and the emergence of a robust and thriving commercial building sector.

## Products & Services

### [Investor Ready Energy Efficiency Certification (IREE Certification)](https://www.eeperformance.org/iree-certification.html)
*Service*
Unlocks investor confidence in energy efficiency projects with independent certification.

- **Credentialed PD Involvement** — Ensures Quality Development
- **IREE Designation** — Confirms Investment-Ready Status
- **Protocol-Based Verification** — Assures Standardization
- **Performance Measurement Framework** — Tracks Energy Performance
- **Documentation and Verification** — Ensures Compliance and Reliability
- **Third-Party QA Review** — Ensures Compliance
- **Lifecycle Guidance** — Streamlines Project Development
- **QA Framework Alignment** — Defines QA Responsibilities
- **Software-Driven Documentation** — Streamlines Documentation
- **Standardized Documentation** — Ensures Consistent Documentation

### [ICP Project Development Specification](https://www.eeperformance.org/project-development-specification.html)
*Product*
Ensures project compliance with best practices for energy efficiency projects.

- **Guidelines for Project Development** — Provides Clear Guidelines
- **Independent Quality Assurance** — Boosts Investor Confidence
- **Comprehensive Roadmap** — Facilitates Effective Project Management

### [Credentialed Project Developer (PD) Program](https://www.eeperformance.org/how-does-pd-credentialing-work.html)
*Service*
Ensures project developers possess necessary qualifications to deliver quality energy efficiency projects.

- **Developer Credentialing** — Demonstrate Required Qualifications
- **Licensed Engineer Requirement** — Ensure Professional Oversight
- **Eligibility for IREE Certification** — Achieve IREE Certification
- **ICP Training** — Obtain Necessary Knowledge
- **Industry Credibility** — Boost Stakeholder Trust

### [Software Provider Credential](https://www.eeperformance.org/software-providers.html)
*Service*
Standardizes and streamlines energy efficiency project documentation for software providers.

- **ICP Workflow Support** — Ensure Compliance with ICP Protocols
- **Documentation Automation** — Automate Documentation Processes
- **Virtual Documentation Package Integration** — Standardize Documentation

### [Quality Assurance Provider Credential](https://www.eeperformance.org/how-does-qa-credentialing-work.html)
*Service*
Provides independent verification for energy efficiency projects, enhancing investor confidence.

- **Independent QA credentialing** — Ensures Trustworthy Verification
- **Third-party verification** — Promotes Objective Assessments
- **Protocol alignment** — Maintains Standardized Compliance
- **Quality Assurance Assessors Role** — Enhances Project Integrity

### [ICP Ally Network](https://www.eeperformance.org/become-an-ally.html)
*Platform*
Join a collaborative network to advance energy efficiency standards and practices.

- **Standardization Advocacy** — Promote Best Practices
- **Facilitated Networking** — Connect With Industry Leaders
- **Promotional Support** — Enhance Visibility

### [ICP Project Developer Network](https://www.eeperformance.org/project-developer-network1.html)
*Platform*
Connects project developers with investors and program managers to optimize energy efficiency projects.

- **Investor and Program Manager Connections** — Network With Stakeholders
- **Network Access** — Join the Developer Network
- **Certification Training Resources** — Receive Certification Training
- **Quality Assurance Support** — Collaborate with QA Providers

## Market Segments

- **Energy efficiency project development**: Services, credentials, and specifications used by developers to design, baseline, and deliver standardized building energy retrofit projects that qualify for investor financing.
- **Investor-grade certification and validation**: Standards-based certification and protocol requirements that validate projected energy savings and project readiness to unlock investor capital.
- **Energy performance verification and quality assurance**: Independent third-party quality assurance, assessor credentialing, and protocol-aligned verification to ensure projects meet standardized performance and documentation criteria.
- **Documentation and workflow automation for retrofits**: Automated generation and integration of standardized project documentation and virtual documentation packages to streamline compliance with protocols and due diligence.
- **Market facilitation and stakeholder networking**: Networks, promotional support, and matchmaking services that connect developers, investors, QA providers, and program administrators to increase deal flow and adoption of standardized practices.