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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.

Maryland Benefits: Examining the Results of EmPOWER Maryland through 2015

Author(s)

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

Publication Date

2017

Organizations or Programs

EmPOWER Maryland

This report reviews the costs and benefits of EmPOWER Maryland through 2015 with a focus on statewide benefits.

Community Power Works Monthly Indicator Dashboard, March 2015

Author(s)

Community Power Works

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

Community Power Works

The Community Power Works program in Seattle, WA uses a program dashboard to track progress against targets. This is an example dashboard from March 2015, which is updated on a monthly basis with progress toward goals for sign-ups, energy audits, home energy upgrades, and energy savings.

Community Power Works Infographic

Author(s)

Community Power Works

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Community Power Works

This infographic illustrates program accomplishments between 2011 and 2014.

Development and Application of Select Non-Energy Benefits for the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Programs

Author(s)

EmPOWER Maryland

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

EmPOWER Maryland

This report analyzes and develops estimates of non-energy impacts that could be included in cost effectiveness analyses for the EmPOWER Maryland energy efficiency programs. Four non-energy benefits are included in this analysis: air emissions, comfort, commercial operations and maintenance (O&M), and utility bill arrearages. In all four cases, a recommended value and methods for including them in future EMPOWER costs effectiveness analyses are provided.

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.

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.

Community Power Works Better Buildings Conference Presentation

Author(s)

Andrea Petzel, Community Power Works

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Community Power Works

This presentation discusses the new approach to training that Seattle's Community Power Works program is using to support its high-road workforce agreement.

Seattle Community Power Works Fall 2012 Progress Report

Author(s)

Washington State University Energy Program

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Community Power Works

This mid-program evaluation includes extensive analysis of program sectors, including results of surveys of participants, and summarizes lessons learned to date.

Seattle Community Power Works Implementation Plan

Author(s)

Community Power Works

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Community Power Works

Example of an implementation plan developed by Seattle's Community Power Works at the beginning of the implementation of its Better Buildings Neighborhood Program.

Community High-Road Agreement for Seattle's Residential Retrofit Programs

Author(s)

Community Power Works

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Community Power Works

This agreement outlines the goals, contractor standards, hiring standards, training program standards, and procedures for contractor participation in Seattle's Community Power Works program. As a "high-road" agreement, the employment and contracting standards are designed to ensure broad access to economic opportunities for all types of businesses and workers, support training on sustainable career paths, and ensure high-quality work.

Community Power Works of Seattle Planning Presentation

Author(s)

Community Power Works

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Community Power Works

This planning document from Community Power Works of Seattle, Washington, includes flow charts and tables designed to help guide both the initial launch of the program, which includes setting goals, and its ongoing development.

Energy Efficiency Workforce Development in Maryland

Author(s)

Lauren Swiston, Maryland Energy Administration

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

EmPOWER Maryland

This presentation discusses workforce development experiences with residential energy efficiency programs in Maryland, including early successes, work with moderate-income populations, partnerships with utilities and colleges, challenges, and lessons learned.

Job Quality, Equitable Access and Quality Assurance Standards in Leading Residential Weatherization Programs

Author(s)

Community Benefits Law Center

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit,

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program,

Delaware Weatherization Assistance Program,

Washington State Energy Program,

Community Power Works,

Santa Clara County AB811 Pilot Program

Summary of the standards that support job quality, equitable access and quality assurance in several residential energy efficiency programs from different parts of the country.