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Keys to the House: Unlocking Residential Savings With Program Models for Home Energy Upgrades

Author(s)

Energy Futures Group,

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2017

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine,

Connecticut Home Energy Savings Program. PSE&G's Home Performance Direct Program,

Kentucky Power's Modified Energy Fitness Program,

Efficiency Vermont,

Energize Connecticut,

Mass Save,

EmPOWER Maryland,

Focus on Energy,

Austin Energy

This report provides a comprehensive review and analysis of home energy upgrade programs with proven track records, focusing on those with robustly verified savings and constituting good examples for replication. This meta-analysis describes program models and implementation strategies for direct install upgrades; heating, HVAC replacement and early retirement; and comprehensive, whole-home upgrades.

State of the Union: Best Practices from 'Most Improved' Energy Efficient States in 2016

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2017

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine,

Michigan Saves

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on how recent policy changes have impacted residential energy efficiency program implementation. Speakers include Efficiency Maine, Michigan Environmental Council, and Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities.

Accelerating the Commercial PACE Market: Statewide Programs and State Energy Office Participation in Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing

Author(s)

National Association of State Energy Officials

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Lean and Green Michigan,

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

Michigan Saves,

Keeping PACE in Texas,

Energize New York

This report examines how State Energy Offices and state-level partners are supporting growth and uptake of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing around the country. The report offers examples, insights, and strategies for State Energy Offices, green banks, state financing agencies, and other public and private entities to catalyze, accelerate, organize, and expand C-PACE markets.

Connecticut HES Air Sealing, Duct Sealing, and Insulation Practices Report

Author(s)

NMR Group, Inc.

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Eversource,

United Illuminating,

Connecticut Home Energy Solutions (HES),

Mass Save,

National Grid,

Efficiency Maine,

Efficiency Vermont,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

This report identifies opportunities for Connecticut's Home Energy Solutions program (HES) to increase savings related to air sealing, duct sealing, and insulation.

Efficiency Maine Low-Income Multifamily Weatherization Evaluation Report

Author(s)

NMR Group, Inc.,

Energy Futures Group

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This report presents the results from a comprehensive impact and process evaluation of Efficiency Maine's Low-Income Multifamily Weatherization Program.

Multifamily Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Barriers and Opportunities for Deep Energy Savings

Author(s)

Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance,

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project,

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,

South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource,

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc.

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Michigan Saves,

ConEdison’s Brooklyn Queens Demand Management Program,

Florida's Multifamily Energy Retrofit Program,

Set the PACE St. Louis,

City of Chicago,

Energy Outreach Colorado,

Massachusetts Low-Income Multifamily Energy Retrofit Program

This report was developed to help inform national stakeholders about the strategies that have been used to achieve deep energy savings in the multifamily housing sector through energy efficiency upgrades. These strategies could be used as models in areas where utility program administrators and policymakers seek to achieve deep energy savings in the multifamily building stock for the purposes of reducing energy costs, creating comfortable and healthy homes, meeting regulatory requirements, or reducing the environmental impacts of energy consumption. This report includes a national multifamily market characterization, barriers and opportunities for program and policy efforts, and eight exemplary case studies from across the country.

REEO Multifamily Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Barriers and Opportunities Webinar

Link(s)

Media

Author(s)

Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance,

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project,

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,

South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource,

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc.

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Michigan Saves,

ConEdison’s Brooklyn Queens Demand Management Program,

Florida's Multifamily Energy Retrofit Program,

Set the PACE St. Louis,

City of Chicago,

Energy Outreach Colorado,

Massachusetts Low-Income Multifamily Energy Retrofit Program

This webinar covers the Multifamily Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Barriers and Opportunities for Deep Energy Savings report published in 2016.n

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.

Efficiency Maine Multifamily Technical Reference Manual

Author(s)

Efficiency Maine Trust

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This Multifamily Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs) provide documentation for the Trust's calculation of energy and demand savings from energy efficiency measures.

Cost-Effective, Customer-Focused, and Contractor-Focused Data Tracking Systems

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois,

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on the advantages and challenges of data tracking systems.

Cost-Effectiveness Tests and Measuring Like a Utility

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,

NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on evaluating and demonstrating the cost-effectiveness of energy upgrades to programs.

Making Evaluations Work for Your Program: Tips for Success

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on choosing and developing program evaluation.

Using Loan Performance Data to Inform Program Implementation

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Michigan Saves,

BeSmart Maryland

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on how loan performance data is tracked and analyzed, and what the data shows.

Community Readiness Assessments

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Michigan Saves

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on the benefits of community assessments and strategies for gathering information.

Evaluation of the Efficiency Maine Trust Residential Direct Install Program: Final Evaluation Report

Author(s)

Opinion Dynamics Corporation

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This report presents the results of an independent evaluation of Efficiency Maine Trust's Residential Direct Install Program for Fiscal Year 2013.

Loan Performance Data and Communication

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine,

Indianapolis Better Buildings Program,

Enhabit

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on gathering and communicating loan performance data.

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.

State Energy Efficiency Program Evaluation Inventory

Author(s)

U.S. Energy Information Administration

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

AEP Ohio,

Alabama Power Company,

Alleghany Power,

Alliant-IPL,

Ameren Illinois Utilities,

Ameren Missouri,

Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation,

Baltimore Gas & Electric Company,

Black Hills Energy,

Board of Public Utilities,

Bonneville Power Administration,

Centerpoint Energy Arkansas Gas,

Commonwealth Edison Company (ComED),

Consumers Energy Company,

Connecticut Energy Conservation Management Board,

Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility,

Delmarva Power & Light,

Detroit Edison Company,

Michigan Consolidated Gas Company,

Dominion North Carolina Power,

DP&L,

Duke Energy,

Duquesne Light,

Efficiency Maine,

Efficiency United,

Efficiency Vermont,

Empire District Electric Company,

Entergy Arkansas,

Entergy New Orleans,

Energy Trust of Oregon,

Eummot,

Florida Public Service Commission,

Hawaii Public Utilities Commission,

Idaho Power,

Kansas City Power & Light,

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA),

Louisiana Department of Natural Resources,

NSTAR,

National Grid,

Massachusetts Cape Light Compact,

Massachusetts Department Of Energy Resources,

Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council,

Maryland Public Service Commission,

Metropolitan Edison Company,

Michigan Electric Cooperative Association,

Mid-American Energy,

Nevada Power Company,

New Hampshire Utilities,

Northwestern Energy,

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

Oklahoma Corporation Commission,

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company,

Pacific Power,

PacifiCorp,

Peco Energy Company,

Pennsylvania Electric Company,

Pepco,

PNM,

Potomac Edison,

PPL Electric Utilities,

Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC),

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC),

Progress Energy Carolinas,

Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC),

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission,

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO),

Puget Sound Energy,

Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management,

RMP,

Rocky Mountain Power,

Salt River Project,

Sierra Pacific Power Company,

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO),

SourceGas Arkansas,

South Carolina Electric & Gas,

Southwestern Gas Corporation,

Southwestern Electric Power Company,

State Corporation Commission,

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA),

Toledo Edison,

Ohio Edison,

United Illuminating,

West Pen Power Co,

Xcel Energy

For this inventory, EIA reviewed and catalogued 329 data sources containing state energy efficiency program evaluation results into an inventory. The focus of this inventory is to support the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) and to research cost information in state-mandated energy efficiency program evaluations.

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.

Keeping Up With Your Audience, So They Keep Up With Your Program

Link(s)

Presentation

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine,

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) PowerSaver

This webcast discussed how market research can help spur demand for home energy efficiency programs.

Program Course Corrections Based on Evaluation Results

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

This peer exchange call summary focused on effective program evaluation and incorporating changes into programs based off evaluation insight.

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 Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge Authorization to Obtain Household Energy Information

Author(s)

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

Authorization form to obtain household energy information.

Connecticut Volunteer Data Collection Templates

Author(s)

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

This template, used by Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge, standardizes volunteer data collection efforts at events.

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.

Authorization to Obtain Household Energy Information Form

Author(s)

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge

The Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge developed this form for authorization to obtain household energy information.

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.

Sample RFP: Third-party Process Evaluator

Author(s)

Michigan Saves

Publication Date

2009

Organizations or Programs

Michigan Saves

Sample RFP from Michigan Saves for a third-party to conduct an evaluability assessment and process evaluation for the program during the first phase of implementation.