Resources | Residential Program Guide

Peer Diffusion: A Promising Way for Service Providers to Unlock Investments in Home Energy Upgrades

Author(s)

Rocky Mountain Institute,

Building Performance Institute

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois,

Renovate America’s HERO program

This report, informed by leading research and real-world examples, highlights practical online and in-person tactics that contractors can use to promote social interaction and social comparison among homeowners to make energy upgrades a "must-have" in U.S. homes.

Energy Island: A Guide to Creating Your Island Energy Challenge

Author(s)

RePower Bainbridge,

Conservation Services Group,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

RePower Kitsap,

RePower Bainbridge,

RePower Bremerton

This guide is designed to serve as a "how-to" reference for island communities (or small, similarly sized, more isolated communities) that want to develop and implement a residential energy-efficiency and conservation program. The purpose of this guide is to help communities chart a course for successful program development based on the lessons learned during implementation and operation of RePower Bainbridge, an energy-efficiency program on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

10 New Year's Resolutions to Keep the Customers Coming

Author(s)

Home Energy Magazine

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

This article provides 10 tips home energy contractors can use to update their marketing outreach and improve their customer service.

Bainbridge Island and Bremerton RePower Their Community and Workforce

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

RePower Kitsap,

RePower Bainbridge,

RePower Bremerton

RePower Bainbridge works with local residents to find creative ways to increase energy awareness, including developing an innovative Island Energy Dashboard, which displays real-time energy use around the island.

Focus Series: Energy Impact Illinois Learns That Parties Sell Upgrades

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

This case study discusses Energy Impact Illinois' marketing evolution from a broad outreach campaign to a Òhouse partyÓ approach that brought Chicago homeowners, neighbors, and friends together to learn about energy efficiency opportunities, while increasing demand for home energy assessments and upgrades.

Testing Program Messages

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) conducted 1,600 phone surveys of mid- to high-income households. Its aim was to test program messaging and gauge attitudes toward home improvements and energy efficiency upgrades. The surveys provided a number of insights on the target audience's decision process.

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.

Engage with Contractors From Day One

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

RePower Kitsap,

RePower Bainbridge,

RePower Bremerton

This video describes how RePower benefited from coordinating with contractors from the very beginning.

Incorporating Workforce Development Principles into Projects

Author(s)

Chicago Jobs Council

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

This document provides an overview for incorporating workforce development principles into projects.

Partnerships Can Benefit Energy Efficiency Programs and Utilities

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

RePower Kitsap,

RePower Bainbridge,

RePower Bremerton

In this video interview segment, Yvonne Kraus of Conservation Services Group describes how program and utility partnerships can co-benefit each other.

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.

State Energy Efficiency Loan Programs

Author(s)

Alliance to Save Energy

Publication Date

2009

Organizations or Programs

Texas LoanSTAR,

Kansas Energy Efficiency Program,

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)

This brief focuses on loan programs in 30 states that are currently providing low- to no-interest loans to finance energy efficiency improvements--from energy-efficient windows to replacement HVAC systems--in the residential, business, and public sectors.