Develop a detailed plan for launching and operating your program that integrates all program components into a process that is customer-friendly and efficient for contractors and other partners.

Solidify your program strategy and decide which customers you will focus on; what products, services, and support you will provide; and how you will partner with contractors and others to deliver services to your customers.

Establish relationships with organizations that can help deliver your program by enhancing your knowledge, resources, capabilities and access to customers and contractors.

Establish program goals and objectives to clarify what you want your program to achieve and to guide program design and implementation over time.

Develop a plan and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of your marketing and outreach strategies.

Develop a marketing and outreach plan that details your strategies and tactics, workflows and timelines, staff roles and responsibilities, and budget.

Decide on priority target audience segments, messages, and incentives that will motivate customers.

Establish relationships with organizations that will assist with program marketing and outreach.

Identify and prioritize potential target audiences based on their likely receptivity to your program's services.

Establish specific marketing and outreach goals, objectives, targets, and timeframes.

Establish metrics and measurement strategies for understanding whether you are effectively achieving your program goals and meeting your customers’ needs, while identifying areas that can be improved.

Research and analyze the specific barriers, needs, and opportunities for a residential energy efficiency program in your community.