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Community-Based Social Marketing Toolkit

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2017

Organizations or Programs

Small Town Energy Program (STEP),

Baltimore Energy Challenge,

Efficiency Maine,

Energy Impact Illinois,

Efficiency Nova Scotia,

CoMo Energy Challenge,

Empower Chattanooga,

Somerville Energy Efficiency Now!,

PG&E,

Seattle City Light,

City of Fort Collins

This toolkit describes how to strengthen residential energy efficiency program outreach and marketing efforts through data-driven, tailored efforts to change behaviors. One of the greatest challenges facing the residential energy efficiency market is motivating people to take steps to save energy. This toolkit provides guidance, resources, and examples for applying community-based social marketing (CBSM) to increase the number of homes that are energy efficient.

It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Scale Interventions

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2017

Organizations or Programs

TC Saves,

Efficiency Maine,

Community Power Works

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on key challenges and opportunities to deploy neighborhood energy programs. Speakers include the City of Orlando, SEEDS, and Research Into Action, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

Voluntary Initiative on Incentives: Toolkit Training Webinar

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

Efficiency Maine

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on types of incentives.

Efficiency Maine Residential Registered Vendor Agreement Form

Author(s)

Efficiency Maine

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

A short, checklist-style form that contractors complete to participate in Efficiency Maine. The form allows contractors to verify whether they meet basic program requirements, identify their specialized service offerings and qualifications, and describe other information about their businesses.

Focus Series: Residential Air Sealing Program Drives Maine Home Energy Savings Through the Roof

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This case study discusses Efficiency Maine's successful statewide Residential Direct Install (RDI) program that was established in 2012 to help create demand for home energy assessments and upgrades.

Home Energy Savings Program Insight on Workforce Development

Author(s)

Dana Fischer, Efficiency Maine Trust

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

Insights from Efficiency Maine related to Workforce Development.

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.

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.

Moving Multifamily Buildings From Assessments to Upgrades

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

Efficiency Maine

This peer exchange call summary focused on moving from assessments to upgrades in multifamily buildings.

Opportunities through the PowerSaver Loan Program

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on the features and eligibility of the PowerSaver Loan Program.

Reactions to the Residential Retrofit Roundtable Recommendations

Author(s)

Richard Faesy and Chris Kramer, Energy Futures Group (Prepared for the Energy Foundation)

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit,

Michigan Saves,

BetterBuildings for Michigan,

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad,

Energy Works,

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Efficiency Maine,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA)

This report explores the approaches and research needs identified in the Building Retrofit Industry and Market (BRIM) Initiative through in-depth discussion with residential energy upgrade experts including a discussion of Marketing & Outreach and the program/contractor interface.

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.

Clean Energy Program Funding: EPA Local Climate and Webcast Series

Link(s)

Presentation

Author(s)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Green Works Orlando,

Community Energy Challenge,

Home Energy Affordability Loan (HEAL)

Three-part webinar series. Part I discusses how to design and implement funding programs, line up partners, and gain support for clean energy programs through both conventional and non-conventional methods. Part II discusses how to locate available sources of funding. Part III explains how to leverage existing funds and make clean energy investments more affordable for clean energy program audiences.

Contractor Sales Training

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

EnergyWorks,

Efficiency Maine,

BetterBuildings for Michigan

This peer exchange call summary focused on sales training assistance programs for contractors.

Efficiency Maine Contractor Code of Conduct

Author(s)

Efficiency Maine

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

Efficiency Maine created a code of conduct for contractors to follow when working in homes. The code is available for download on the Efficiency Maine website, and dictates guidelines for respecting homeowners' property and communicating with the homeowner about appropriate information. Users on the Efficiency Maine website can search a list of vendors that have agreed to follow the code.

Insight from Maine Incentives

Author(s)

Efficiency Maine

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This presentation from Efficiency Maine shows early adopters and higher income residents tend to take advantage of large incentives, but smaller incentives may be a way to engage a broader range of income levels.

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.

Part III: Keeping it Going: Financing Options for your Clean Energy Programs

Link(s)

Author(s)

Neelam Patel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

Pat McGuckin, The Cadmus Group, Inc.,

Niko Dietsch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

Keith Canfield, Clinton Climate Initiative,

James Christensen and Yvette Rincon, City of Sacramento, California

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD),

Home Energy Affordability Loan (HEAL)

This webcast (Part III of a three-part series) covers how to choose and implement financing options that meet local needs.

Scaling Energy Efficiency in the Heart of the Residential Market: Increasing Middle America's Access to Capital for Energy Improvements

Author(s)

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Camden POWER - A Better Buildings Initiative,

Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC),

Better Buildings Near Eastside Neighborhood Sweeps Program,

Home Energy Affordability Loan (HEAL),

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Midwest Energy,

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

Opportunity Council,

Wyoming Energy Savers

This policy brief describes the energy efficiency financing options programs can use to help financial institutions make energy upgrades affordable and accessible to homeowners.

Workforce Development and Sales Training for Energy Efficiency Contractors

Link(s)

Media |

Presentation |

Transcript

Author(s)

Elizabeth Stuart, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine,

Efficiency Vermont

This webcast reports on the energy efficiency services sector workforce size, expectations for growth, and training needs and features a case studies from Efficiency Vermont and Efficiency Maine.