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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...

Designing Effective Incentives to Drive Residential Retrofit Program Participation

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

Efficiency Maine,

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),

Efficiency Vermont

This webcast covers information about designing effective incentives to drive residential retrofit program participation.

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.

Leveraging Partnerships with Faith-Based Organizations

Author(s)

Rev. Fletcher Harper, GreenFaith,

Paul C. Raver, Jr., Green Market Solutions,

Alexis Chase, Georgia Interfaith Power & Light

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Georgia Interfaith Power & Light's Power Wise,

GreenFaith,

Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

PSE&G Whole House Energy Efficiency Program

This webcast explores how faith-based organizations and their partners have used energy efficiency as an organizing motivator to upgrade the institutional building and then members' homes.

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.

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.

Best Practices for Energy Retrofit Program Design: Business Models Recommendations

Author(s)

Home Performance Resource Center

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

Long Island Green Homes,

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),

Enhabit

This paper, which is based on detailed case studies of nine existing state and local programs, presents recommendations for energy upgrade programs to facilitate industry growth and support contractor business models.

Partnering with Utilities and Other Ratepayer-Funded Energy Efficiency Program Administrators

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Colorado ENERGY STAR Homes,

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,

Silicon Valley Energy Watch Program,

The Home Energy Rebate Option,

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

Efficiency Vermont,

Energy Trust of Oregon,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

The objective of this document is to help state and local governments understand the role of program administrators (PAs) and assist them in developing successful partnerships with utility and other energy efficiency PAs. The majority of this paper presents information on partnering and leveraging current energy efficiency activities. However, it also includes information for governments in areas without active PAs, as well as an appendix with a case study describing how state and local governments can fill gaps and administer programs in the absence of a PA.

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.

Going Beyond Code: A Guide to Creating Energy Efficient and Sustainable Buildings in the Southwest

Author(s)

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project

Publication Date

2008

Organizations or Programs

Buckeye Green Building Program,

Chandler Green Building Program,

Pima County Residential Green Building Program,

Scottsdale Green Building Program,

Southern Nevada Green Building Partnership,

Rohnert Park Green Building Program,

Green County San Bernardino,

Albuquerque Green Path Program,

City of Boulder,

CO,

Boulder County BuildSmart Program,

Nevada Sierra Green,

Santa Fe Residential Green Building Code,

Eagle County ECObuild,

Aspen & Pitkin County,

CO Efficient Building Program,

Austin Energy,

EnergySmart

This guide helps states and localities develop voluntary or mandatory programs that go well beyond minimum code requirements for new buildings. It addresses energy efficiency materials and resource conservation, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and site development and land use.

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program: Community Engagement as a Driver for Energy Efficiency

Author(s)

Chris Badger, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

This presentation describes the New Jersey Clean Energy program and lessons learned on community engagement as a driver of demand.

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program: Making it Work for Contractors & Programs

Author(s)

New Jersey Clean Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

This presentation provides an overview of New Jersey Clean Energy's approach to contractor engagement, including contractor participation requirements, procedures for quality assurance and quality control, production incentives, training procedures, and an online contractor portal.