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Financial Program Management for Continuous Improvement

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2011
Organizations or Programs
EnergySmart Colorado,
emPowerSBC
This webcast discussed financial program management.
Resource - Webcast

Generating Demand for Multifamily Building Upgrades

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2015
Organizations or Programs
Focus on Energy,
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD),
Mass Save

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on approaches to generate demand for energy efficiency upgrades at multifamily buildings.

Resource - Topical Presentations

Better Buildings Program: Brands & Websites

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2011
Organizations or Programs
BetterBuildings for Michigan,
CharlestonWISE,
Enhabit,
Community Power Works,
Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,
Efficiency Maine,
emPowerSBC,
Energize Bedford,
Energize Phoenix,
EnergySmart Colorado,
Energy Upgrade California,
EnergyWorks,
Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),
Green Madison,
BetterBuildings Lowell Energy Upgrade,
Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2),
Missouri Agricultural Energy Saving Team - A Revolutionary Opportunity (MAESTRO),
NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad,
New Hampshire BetterBuildings,
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),
reEnergize,
RePower Kitsap,
RePower Bainbridge,
RePower Bremerton

This presentation includes the brands, website addresses, and images for most of the Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partners.

Resource - Topical Presentations

Program Management and Continuous Improvement for Financing Programs

Author(s)
Chris Lohmann, U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2011
Organizations or Programs
emPowerSBC,
EnergySmart Colorado

Presentation providing an overview of financing programs, a strategy for continuous improvement, tools for program management, a risk management strategy, and common risks associated with financing programs.

Resource - Topical Presentations

Catalyzing Efficiency: Unlocking Energy Information and Value in Apartment Buildings

Author(s)
Institute for Market Transformation
Publication Date
2016
Organizations or Programs
Elevate Energy,
Austin Energy,
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),
Mass Save,
City of New York’s Retrofit Accelerator,
Seattle RENEW Multi-Family Housing Program

This report explores how governments and energy efficiency implementers could help stakeholders better analyze and act upon building performance data to unlock savings.

Resource - Publications

Recognizing the Value of Energy Efficiency's Multiple Benefits

Author(s)
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Publication Date
2015
Organizations or Programs
Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,
Mass Save

The benefits of energy efficiency extend beyond energy savings. Homes, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities gain comfort, health, and safety benefits from energy efficiency programs. Additional benefits for businesses include savings on maintenance, materials, and the costs of regulatory compliance. On the supply side, electric utilities enjoy reduced system costs. Focusing on the residential, business, and utility sectors, this report examines each of these multiple benefits, their role in program marketing, and current best practices for including them in cost-effectiveness testing.

Resource - Publications

Better Buildings Residential Network Lessons Learned: Peer Exchange Calls No.4

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2015
Organizations or Programs
EnergySmart,
Bend Energy Challenge,
Mass Save,
Focus on Energy,
Enhabit

This document summarizes top marketing and outreach takeaways shared by Better Buildings Residential Network members during spring 2015 Peer Exchange Calls.

Resource - Publications

A Policymaker’s Guide to Scaling Home Energy Upgrades

Author(s)
State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network
Publication Date
2015
Organizations or Programs
EnergySmart,
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),
Enhabit,
Mass Save,
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA),
Manitoba Hydro,
Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),
Michigan Saves,
Warehouse for Energy Efficiency Loans,
Austin Energy,
Efficiency Vermot,
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
Illinois Home Performance with Energy Star,
Build It Green,
Earth Advantage,
Elevate Energy,
Arizona Public Service (APS),
Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad

This Guide is designed to help state and local policymakers to take full advantage of new policy developments by providing them with a comprehensive set of tools to support launching or accelerating residential energy efficiency programs. The Guide focuses on four categories of policies that have proven particularly effective in providing a framework within which residential energy efficiency programs can thrive: incentives and financing, making the value of energy efficiency visible in the real estate market, data access and standardization, and supporting utility system procurement of energy efficiency.

Resource - Publications

Massachusetts Joint Statewide Three-Year Electric and Gas Energy Efficiency Plan

Author(s)
Mass Save
Publication Date
2012
Organizations or Programs
Mass Save
This plan was jointly developed by gas and electric companies in the state of Massachusetts to set aggressive goals for 2013-2015 through a sustained and integrated statewide energy efficiency effort in accordance with Green Communities Act.
Resource - Publications

Better Buildings Neighborhood Program Grantee Incentives

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2012
Organizations or Programs
Atlanta SHINE,
Be SMART,
Beacon Communities Project,
BetterBuildings for Michigan,
BetterBuildings for Greensboro,
BetterBuildings Lowell Energy Upgrade,
Camden POWER - A Better Buildings Initiative,
CarrboroWISE,
City of Indianapolis Better Buildings Program,
Chapel Hill WISE,
CharlestonWISE,
Enhabit,
Community Alliance for Energy Efficiency (Cafe2),
Community Power Works,
Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,
DecaturWISE,
Efficiency Maine,
emPowerSBC,
Energize Phoenix,
EnergyFit Nevada,
Energy Impact Illinois,
EnergySmart,
Energy Upgrade California,
EnergyWorks,
Fayette County Better Buildings Initiative,
Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),
Huntsville WISE,
Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),
Michigan Saves,
Missouri Agricultural Energy Saving Team - A Revolutionary Opportunity (MAESTRO),
NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad,
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),
reEnergize,
RePower Kitsap,
RePower Bainbridge,
RePower Bremerton,
Richmond Regional Energy Alliance (RREA),
ShopSmart with JEA,
Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF),
Small Town Energy Program (STEP),
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC),
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)

This publication summarizes some of the incentives offered by Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partners.

Resource - Publications

Energy Efficiency Finance: Options and Roles for Utilities

Author(s)
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
Publication Date
2011
Organizations or Programs
Arizona Public Service (APS),
Enhabit,
Georgia How$mart,
Hawaiian Electric Company,
Kansas How$mart,
How$martKY,
Mass Save,
Public Service of New Hampshire,
Rural Energy Savings Program,
Sempra Energy Utilities,
United Illuminating

This report describes different approaches to energy efficiency finance taken by utilities.

Resource - Publications

Massachusetts HEAT Loan Participating Lenders List

Author(s)
Mass Save
Publication Date
2012
Organizations or Programs
Mass Save
A comparative list of lenders participating in the Mass Save HEAT Loan Program and the terms and conditions of the loans that they offer.
Resource - Program Materials

Massachusetts Captures Home Energy Waste

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2011
Organizations or Programs
Mass Save
This case study features a Massachusetts-based program that used an SUV-mounted thermal imaging camera to evaluate thermal leakage from homes.
Resource - Case Studies

Content Type

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  • Tips for Success (1)

Resource Type

  • Publications (7)
  • Topical Presentations (3)
  • Case Studies (1)
  • Program Materials (1)
  • Webcast (1)

Program Components

  • Market Position & Business Model (2)
  • Program Design & Customer Experience (2)
  • Evaluation & Data Collection (2)
  • Marketing & Outreach (7)
  • Financing (5)

Program Design Phases

  • Strategy Development (6)
  • Planning (8)
  • Implementation (10)
  • Evaluation (5)

States or Territories

  • Alabama (2)
  • Alaska (1)
  • Arizona (3)
  • Arkansas (1)
  • California (5)
  • Colorado (2)
  • Connecticut (1)
  • Delaware (1)
  • Florida (1)
  • Georgia (2)
  • Hawaii (1)
  • Illinois (2)
  • Kansas (1)
  • Kentucky (1)
  • Manitoba (1)
  • Maryland (2)
  • Massachusetts (8)
  • Michigan (1)
  • Minnesota (1)
  • Missouri (2)
  • Montana (1)
  • New Hampshire (1)
  • New Jersey (1)
  • New York (2)
  • Oklahoma (1)
  • Oregon (2)
  • Pennsylvania (2)
  • Rhode Island (1)
  • South Dakota (1)
  • Texas (2)
  • Utah (1)
  • Vermont (1)
  • Virginia (1)
  • Washington (2)
  • Washington DC (2)
  • Wisconsin (3)

Organizations or Programs

  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) (45)
  • Energy Upgrade California (44)
  • Enhabit (43)
  • Efficiency Maine (29)
  • Austin Energy (25)
  • Efficiency Vermont (24)
  • Elevate Energy (23)
  • EnergySmart Colorado (21)
  • Michigan Saves (21)
  • RePower Bainbridge (21)
  • RePower Bremerton (20)
  • RePower Kitsap (20)
  • Energy Impact Illinois (19)
  • Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) (19)
  • Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA) (18)
  • Community Power Works (15)
  • Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge (15)
  • NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad (15)
  • BetterBuildings for Michigan (13)
  • Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) (13)
  • Focus on Energy (12)
  • Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) (12)
  • EnergySmart (11)
  • EnergyWorks (11)
  • Energize Connecticut (9)
  • Energy Trust of Oregon (9)
  • (-) Mass Save (9)
  • BetterBuildings for Greensboro (8)
  • Energize Phoenix (8)
  • Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) (8)
  • National Grid (7)
  • Texas LoanSTAR (7)
  • CharlestonWISE (6)
  • Denver Energy Challenge (6)
  • Efficiency Nova Scotia (6)
  • Energy Outreach Colorado (6)
  • Long Island Green Homes (6)
  • Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) (6)
  • New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (6)
  • ShopSmart with JEA (6)
  • Arizona Public Service (APS) (5)
  • Build It Green (5)
  • Cambridge Energy Alliance (5)
  • Community Energy Challenge (5)
  • reEnergize (5)
  • United Illuminating (5)
  • Energize New York (4)
  • Home Energy Affordability Loan (HEAL) (4)
  • Kansas How$mart (4)
  • NOLA WISE (4)
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