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Develop data collection and evaluation plans in conjunction with program design

Many Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partners found that it was important to communicate during the program design phase with organizations and individuals that will collect or supply data for the evaluation. In this way, the involved individuals and organizations understand why the data is...
Tips for Success

Establish data sharing relationships as early as possible

Though potentially challenging, establishing relationships for sharing energy consumption data is critical for evaluating program impact on energy and cost savings. Many Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partners found success by approaching utilities during the program planning phase, or at...
Tips for Success

Set realistic expectations for launching and scaling up your program

Many program administrators have found that launching and scaling up a program often takes longer than planned for, especially when forming partnerships with contractors and lenders. New energy efficiency programs often need at least 2-3 years to launch and become fully operational. Across programs...
Tips for Success

Marketing, Communication, and Outreach: Lessons Learned In and Outside Energy Efficiency

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.,
Clean Energy Solutions, Inc.,
Local Energy Alliance Program
Publication Date
2010
Organizations or Programs
Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),
Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)

This webcast presents lessons learned in marketing, communication, and outreach, including lessons related to marketing plans.

Resource - Webcast

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

Energy Efficiency Quick Start Programs: A Guide to Best Practices

Author(s)
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
Publication Date
2014
Organizations or Programs
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)

SEEA created this document to inform the planning, design and delivery of early-stage energy efficiency programs in the Southeast. This document captures general concepts essential to the successful development and implementation of robust program portfolios, as well as lessons learned from prior experience on the regional and national levels.

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 Pro3: Productivity, Progress and Prosperity for the Southeast

Author(s)
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
Publication Date
2013
Organizations or Programs
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)

This report demonstrates the results achieved to date by the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance. It highlights the experiences of Consortium programs, their successes driving further investments in energy efficiency improvements, and the challenges that hindered their progress. It also details the infrastructure, resources, and opportunities that support the deployment of energy efficiency programming, and the approaches that the Consortium has found best suited to the region.

Resource - Program Presentations & Reports

SEEA Better Buildings Neighborhood Program (Interim Report)

Author(s)
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
Publication Date
2013
Organizations or Programs
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)

This interim evaluation report examines the design, delivery, and market effects of each of the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance's (SEEA) thirteen sub-grantee programs and identifies opportunities to increase each program's success, and quantifies and verifies the energy savings achieved through the programs' funded home energy improvements and the cost-effectiveness of those savings.

Resource - Program Presentations & Reports

Request for Proposal for Branding and Communications

Author(s)
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
Publication Date
2010
Organizations or Programs
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)
This request for proposal from the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance is for branding and communications support.
Resource - Program Materials

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Program Components

  • Market Position & Business Model (1)
  • Program Design & Customer Experience (3)
  • Evaluation & Data Collection (5)
  • Marketing & Outreach (7)
  • Financing (4)
  • Contractor Engagement & Workforce Development (2)

Program Design Phases

  • Overview (2)
  • Strategy Development (6)
  • (-) Planning (6)
  • (-) Implementation (9)
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Organizations or Programs

  • Enhabit (58)
  • Energy Upgrade California (44)
  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) (39)
  • Efficiency Maine (33)
  • Austin Energy (30)
  • Michigan Saves (27)
  • Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) (23)
  • RePower Bainbridge (22)
  • Efficiency Vermont (21)
  • Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA) (21)
  • Elevate Energy (20)
  • Energy Impact Illinois (20)
  • RePower Kitsap (20)
  • Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge (19)
  • EnergySmart Colorado (19)
  • RePower Bremerton (19)
  • Community Power Works (17)
  • EnergyWorks (17)
  • EnergySmart (16)
  • Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) (13)
  • NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad (13)
  • BetterBuildings for Michigan (12)
  • Focus on Energy (10)
  • Energize Phoenix (9)
  • Mass Save (9)
  • Energy Trust of Oregon (8)
  • (-) Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) (8)
  • Arizona Public Service (APS) (7)
  • Denver Energy Challenge (7)
  • Energize Connecticut (7)
  • Long Island Green Homes (7)
  • Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) (7)
  • NeighborWorks of Western Vermont (7)
  • Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) (7)
  • ShopSmart with JEA (7)
  • Texas LoanSTAR (7)
  • BetterBuildings for Greensboro (6)
  • Efficiency Nova Scotia (6)
  • Energy Outreach Colorado (6)
  • New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (6)
  • NOLA WISE (6)
  • reEnergize (6)
  • Be SMART (5)
  • Cambridge Energy Alliance (5)
  • CharlestonWISE (5)
  • Community Energy Challenge (5)
  • Small Town Energy Program (STEP) (5)
  • Energize New York (4)
  • Home Energy Affordability Loan (HEAL) (4)
  • Kansas How$mart (4)
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