Resources | Residential Program Guide

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.

Data-Driven Mailing Helps Heat Up Untapped Seattle Market

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Community Power Works

This case study explains how Community Power Works segmented its primary audience by focusing on owners of oil-heated homes with great results. This case study shares the program's outreach strategy and tactics for recruiting owners of oil-heated homes.

Aggressive Underwriting and Smart Product Delivery: Keystone HELP

Author(s)

Tessa Shin, AFC First Financial Corporation

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)

Presentation describing AFC First's (a lender's) aggressive underwriting and smart product delivery as part of the Keystone HELP program.

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.

How to Design and Market Energy Efficiency Programs to Specific Neighborhoods

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Author(s)

Michelle Leigh, County of Volusia, Florida,

Andrea Petzel, City of Seattle, Washington,

Lilah Glick, Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Community Power Works,

Volusia County,

FL,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA)

This webcast offers information on successful marketing strategies, as well as design considerations and market research insights for creating and marketing successful projects in specific neighborhoods.

Spotlight on Seattle, Washington: Community Partnerships Work to Extend Program Reach

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Community Power Works

This case study shares how Seattle's Community Power Works engaged a vast network of partners to build on existing capacity and knowledge, extending the reach of its program in a short period of time.

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.

Marketing & Outreach: Working with and Learning from Contractors

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Author(s)

Karen Villeneuve, NYSERDA,

Peter Krajsa, AFC First Financial Corporation,

Michael Rogers, GreenHomes America,

Matt Golden, Recurve

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

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

Connecticut Solar Lease,

Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund,

Kentucky Home Performance,

AFC First's EnergyLoan Program

This webcast highlights programs that actively engage the contractor community in program design and implementation. Several contractors share their views on best practices for Marketing & Outreach.

Pennsylvania's Keystone HELP Program

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Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)

This webcast presents Pennsylvania's Keystone HELP program as a case study for successful public/private partnerships for consumer energy efficiency financing.

State Energy Efficiency Loan Programs

Author(s)

Alliance to Save Energy

Publication Date

2009

Organizations or Programs

Texas LoanSTAR,

Kansas Energy Efficiency Program,

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)

This brief focuses on loan programs in 30 states that are currently providing low- to no-interest loans to finance energy efficiency improvements--from energy-efficient windows to replacement HVAC systems--in the residential, business, and public sectors.