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BetterBuildings for Michigan: Program Finds Community "Readiness" Is the Key to More Retrofits

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan

This U.S. Department of Energy Focus Series highlights the BetterBuildings for Michigan program’s community readiness assessment tool.

It's Academic: BetterBuildings for Michigan Partners With University to Reach Employees

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan

This Focus Series interview discusses the semester-long, employer-assisted partnership between BetterBuildings for Michigan and Grand Valley State University (GVSU). This successful partnership involved an early adopter outreach campaign and served as a model for other program partnerships.

High Road Agreements: A Best Practice Brief by Green For All

Author(s)

Green For All

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit,

Community Power Works,

Long Island Green Home,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2),

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

This report covers how to create high road standards and use the momentum of energy sector projects to create safe, well-paying, long-term careers for a diverse group of people. It includes case studies on Community Power Works in Seattle, Washington, and Clean Energy Works Oregon's (now Enhabit's) efforts to use community high road agreements.

Keeping It Simple from the Customer's Perspective - State of Michigan and Michigan Saves

Author(s)

Mary Templeton, BetterBuildings for Michigan

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan,

Michigan Saves

Presentation describing the State of Michigan and Michigan Saves programs and tactics used to drive demand and enhance service delivery to make the program simpler for customers.

Spotlight on Michigan: Sweeping the State for Ultimate Success

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan

This case study describes an innovative program design used by BetterBuildings for Michigan to "sweep" neighborhoods in order to effectively reach its residential audience and achieve an 80% participation rate among those canvassed.