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Generating Demand for Multifamily Building Upgrades

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

Focus on Energy,

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD),

Mass Save

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on approaches to generate demand for energy efficiency upgrades at multifamily buildings.

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.

Engaging Neighbors Through Home Energy Showcases

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

NOLA WISE

In this video interview segment, Elizabeth Galante of NOLA WISE (New Orleans, Louisiana, Worthwhile Investments Save Energy), describes the program's home energy showcases, which were a successful marketing initiative that helped entice homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades.

Better Buildings Program: Brands & Websites

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan,

CharlestonWISE,

Enhabit,

Community Power Works,

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,

Efficiency Maine,

emPowerSBC,

Energize Bedford,

Energize Phoenix,

EnergySmart Colorado,

Energy Upgrade California,

EnergyWorks,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),

Green Madison,

BetterBuildings Lowell Energy Upgrade,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2),

Missouri Agricultural Energy Saving Team - A Revolutionary Opportunity (MAESTRO),

NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad,

New Hampshire BetterBuildings,

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

reEnergize,

RePower Kitsap,

RePower Bainbridge,

RePower Bremerton

This presentation includes the brands, website addresses, and images for most of the Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partners.

Massachusetts Captures Home Energy Waste

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Mass Save

This case study features a Massachusetts-based program that used an SUV-mounted thermal imaging camera to evaluate thermal leakage from homes.

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.