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Peer Diffusion: A Promising Way for Service Providers to Unlock Investments in Home Energy Upgrades

Author(s)

Rocky Mountain Institute,

Building Performance Institute

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois,

Renovate America’s HERO program

This report, informed by leading research and real-world examples, highlights practical online and in-person tactics that contractors can use to promote social interaction and social comparison among homeowners to make energy upgrades a "must-have" in U.S. homes.

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.

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.

10 New Year's Resolutions to Keep the Customers Coming

Author(s)

Home Energy Magazine

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

This article provides 10 tips home energy contractors can use to update their marketing outreach and improve their customer service.

Energy Impact Illinois Lender Matrix

Author(s)

Energy Impact Illinois

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

Matrix of participating lenders and associated loan information.

Energy Impact Illinois Loan Eligibility

Author(s)

Energy Impact Illinois

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

Flyer for contractors that explains the EI2 loan program and loan eligibility criteria.

Energy Impact Illinois Loan Process

Author(s)

Energy Impact Illinois

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

Flyer for contractors that explains the steps needed to complete the EI2 loan process.

Steve's Story: River Forest Homeowner Saves Big

Author(s)

Energy Impact Illinois

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

This video highlights Steve G. of River Forest, IL sharing his experience of how Energy Impact Illinois helped him improve the comfort and value of his 107 year-old home.

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.

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.

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning CRIBB Communications

Author(s)

Booz and Company

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

This presentation provides the results of a 1,600-person survey of mid- to high-income households conducted by Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) to gauge attitudes toward home improvements and energy efficiency upgrades.

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.

Web Series: A Tale of Two Bills

Author(s)

Energy Impact Illinois

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

These award winning videos show the benefits of residential energy efficiency.

What's Working in Residential Energy Efficiency Upgrade Programs Promising Approaches and Lessons Learned

Author(s)

Anne Evens, CNT Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

An overview of tools and approaches used to transform the energy efficiency market in Chicago.

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 Strategy Research

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Cambridge Energy Alliance,

Energy Impact Illinois,

Enhabit,

Energy Upgrade California

This presentation summarizes the market research that was performed by various Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partners.

Request for Proposals: Development and Execution of the Communications Strategy for the Chicago Region Retrofit Ramp-Up (CR3) Program

Author(s)

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois

This sample RFP from Chicago can be used as an example when developing a communications strategy.