Resources | Residential Program Guide

Scaling Up Clean Energy Programs to the Next Level for Low and Moderate Income

Author(s)

Diana Duva, State of Connecticut,

Benjamin Healey, Connecticut Green Bank,

Joe Pereira, State of Colorado,

Jennifer Gremmert, Energy Outreach Colorado,

Michael DiRamio, U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2017

Organizations or Programs

Energize Connecticut,

Energy Outreach California,

Energy Outreach Colorado

In this presentation, state and nonprofit leaders in Colorado and Connecticut discuss their policy and program efforts to offer rooftop and community solar and weatherization services and how they are scaling their programs to meet the needs of the underserved income-eligible market.

BetterBuildings for Michigan Early Adopter Poster and Postcards

Author(s)

BetterBuildings for Michigan

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan

These outreach materials from BetterBuildings for Michigan include a photograph and quote from credible members of the Grand Valley State University (GSVU) community that served as early adopters for the program.

It's Academic: BetterBuildings for Michigan Partners With University to Reach Employees

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan

This Focus Series interview discusses the semester-long, employer-assisted partnership between BetterBuildings for Michigan and Grand Valley State University (GVSU). This successful partnership involved an early adopter outreach campaign and served as a model for other program partnerships.

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.

Get Helpful Tips for Collecting Utility Data

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

A list of tips from Connecticut's Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge for working with utilities to access energy usage data.

Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge: Small Changes. Big Results.

Author(s)

Clean Water Fund

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

This presentation describes Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge program and lessons learned on community engagement as a driver of demand.

Shared Value in Utility and Efficiency Partnerships - Lessons in Perseverance, Flexibility and Mutual Respect

Author(s)

Kerry O'Neill, Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

Connecticut's Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge's perspective on their partnership with Northeast Utilities.

Shared Value in Utility and Efficiency Partnerships - Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

Author(s)

Nikki Kuhn, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Energize Phoenix,

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA),

Efficiency Vermont

Presentation that focuses on grantee program-utility partnership models.

Spotlight on Michigan: Experiment to Find the Right Mix of Incentives

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan

This case study discusses BetterBuildings for Michigan's targeted outreach campaigns which applied varying incentives and outreach strategies to neighborhoods with a goal to understand which rebates and strategies work best in the target communities.

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.

BetterBuildings for Michigan Power Mailers

Author(s)

BetterBuildings for Michigan

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan

These BetterBuildings for Michigan mailers show satisfied program customers claiming they have the power to make changes and bring results by increasing the efficiency of their homes.

Connecticut - Analyzing Outreach Effectiveness to Improve Program Design

Author(s)

Kerry O'Neill, Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

This presentation shares how the Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge collected and evaluated data and used the results to improve its program.

Connecticut Workshop Survey

Author(s)

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

Short survey for Connecticut's Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge workshop participants. The workshop allowed the program to share its energy efficiency offerings with homeowners.

Brand Standards Tool Kit

Author(s)

BetterBuildings for Michigan

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan

This branding guide was developed for BetterBuildings for Michigan staff so they can consistently use the program's look and feel, messages, and tone in marketing and outreach materials.

Listening to Consumer Behavior

Author(s)

Kat Donnelly, Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

This presentation outlines the steps Connecticut's Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge program took to obtain and sort useful feedback from surveys and volunteer observations.