Resources | Residential Program Guide

Quality Control, Standardization of Upgrades, and Workforce Expectations

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

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

Community Energy Challenge,

Community Power Works

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on quality assurance and control, standardization of upgrades and workforce expectations.

Strategies for Improving Efficiency in Delivering Efficiency

Author(s)

Cynthia Adams, Local Energy Alliance Program,

Larry Earegood, Consumers Energy (MI),

John Schott, NYSERDA,

Gavin Hastings, Arizona Public Service,

Emily Salzberg, Washington State University Energy,

Adam Buick, Community Power Works (WA),

Bob Knight, BKi

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Arizona Public Service (APS),

Community Power Works,

Energy Upgrade California,

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

Michigan Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

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

RePower Kitsap

Quick summaries of strategies various programs have used to improve the efficiency of delivering efficiency.

Approaches to Approved Contractor Lists

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Community Energy Challenge,

SustainableWorks,

Enhabit

This peer exchange call summary focused on using approved contractor lists and matching customers with contractors based on processes/criteria.

Contractor Blueprint: Getting from HVAC to Home Performance

Author(s)

California Center for Sustainable Energy,

Home Performance Resource Center

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Energy Upgrade California

This guide shows HVAC contractors how to get started in the home improvement market. It explains the approach of treating a house like a system and provides step-by-step instructions on setting up a home performance contracting business.