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It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Scale Interventions

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2017

Organizations or Programs

TC Saves,

Efficiency Maine,

Community Power Works

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on key challenges and opportunities to deploy neighborhood energy programs. Speakers include the City of Orlando, SEEDS, and Research Into Action, Inc.

State of the Union: Best Practices from 'Most Improved' Energy Efficient States in 2016

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2017

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine,

Michigan Saves

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on how recent policy changes have impacted residential energy efficiency program implementation. Speakers include Efficiency Maine, Michigan Environmental Council, and Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities.

Connecticut HES Air Sealing, Duct Sealing, and Insulation Practices Report

Author(s)

NMR Group, Inc.

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Eversource,

United Illuminating,

Connecticut Home Energy Solutions (HES),

Mass Save,

National Grid,

Efficiency Maine,

Efficiency Vermont,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

This report identifies opportunities for Connecticut's Home Energy Solutions program (HES) to increase savings related to air sealing, duct sealing, and insulation.

Efficiency Maine Low-Income Multifamily Weatherization Evaluation Report

Author(s)

NMR Group, Inc.,

Energy Futures Group

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This report presents the results from a comprehensive impact and process evaluation of Efficiency Maine's Low-Income Multifamily Weatherization Program.

Efficiency Maine Multifamily Technical Reference Manual

Author(s)

Efficiency Maine Trust

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This Multifamily Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs) provide documentation for the Trust's calculation of energy and demand savings from energy efficiency measures.

I’ll Gladly Pay You Tomorrow for an Energy Upgrade Today: Integrating Financing into Residential Upgrade Programs

Author(s)

Research Into Action, Inc.,

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Because of its potential to reduce customers’ first costs and leverage private funds, financing has been increasing in importance as a strategy for facilitating energy upgrades as program administrators seek to meet ambitious goals in a shifting energy efficiency landscape. This paper evaluates the experience of BBNP grantees to identify how programs can most effectively integrate loan offerings into their broader efforts to promote energy efficiency upgrades. The paper also identifies best practices from grantees’ experience related to integrating financing into program outreach and trade ally interactions.

Efficiency Maine Residential Registered Vendor Agreement Form

Author(s)

Efficiency Maine

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

A short, checklist-style form that contractors complete to participate in Efficiency Maine. The form allows contractors to verify whether they meet basic program requirements, identify their specialized service offerings and qualifications, and describe other information about their businesses.

Home Energy Savings Program Insight on Workforce Development

Author(s)

Dana Fischer, Efficiency Maine Trust

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

Insights from Efficiency Maine related to Workforce Development.

Making Evaluations Work for Your Program: Tips for Success

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on choosing and developing program evaluation.

Evaluation of the Efficiency Maine Trust Residential Direct Install Program: Final Evaluation Report

Author(s)

Opinion Dynamics Corporation

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This report presents the results of an independent evaluation of Efficiency Maine Trust's Residential Direct Install Program for Fiscal Year 2013.

Loan Performance Data and Communication

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine,

Indianapolis Better Buildings Program,

Enhabit

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on gathering and communicating loan performance data.

Moving Multifamily Buildings From Assessments to Upgrades

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

Efficiency Maine

This peer exchange call summary focused on moving from assessments to upgrades in multifamily buildings.

State Energy Efficiency Program Evaluation Inventory

Author(s)

U.S. Energy Information Administration

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

AEP Ohio,

Alabama Power Company,

Alleghany Power,

Alliant-IPL,

Ameren Illinois Utilities,

Ameren Missouri,

Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation,

Baltimore Gas & Electric Company,

Black Hills Energy,

Board of Public Utilities,

Bonneville Power Administration,

Centerpoint Energy Arkansas Gas,

Commonwealth Edison Company (ComED),

Consumers Energy Company,

Connecticut Energy Conservation Management Board,

Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility,

Delmarva Power & Light,

Detroit Edison Company,

Michigan Consolidated Gas Company,

Dominion North Carolina Power,

DP&L,

Duke Energy,

Duquesne Light,

Efficiency Maine,

Efficiency United,

Efficiency Vermont,

Empire District Electric Company,

Entergy Arkansas,

Entergy New Orleans,

Energy Trust of Oregon,

Eummot,

Florida Public Service Commission,

Hawaii Public Utilities Commission,

Idaho Power,

Kansas City Power & Light,

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA),

Louisiana Department of Natural Resources,

NSTAR,

National Grid,

Massachusetts Cape Light Compact,

Massachusetts Department Of Energy Resources,

Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council,

Maryland Public Service Commission,

Metropolitan Edison Company,

Michigan Electric Cooperative Association,

Mid-American Energy,

Nevada Power Company,

New Hampshire Utilities,

Northwestern Energy,

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

Oklahoma Corporation Commission,

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company,

Pacific Power,

PacifiCorp,

Peco Energy Company,

Pennsylvania Electric Company,

Pepco,

PNM,

Potomac Edison,

PPL Electric Utilities,

Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC),

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC),

Progress Energy Carolinas,

Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC),

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission,

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO),

Puget Sound Energy,

Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management,

RMP,

Rocky Mountain Power,

Salt River Project,

Sierra Pacific Power Company,

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO),

SourceGas Arkansas,

South Carolina Electric & Gas,

Southwestern Gas Corporation,

Southwestern Electric Power Company,

State Corporation Commission,

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA),

Toledo Edison,

Ohio Edison,

United Illuminating,

West Pen Power Co,

Xcel Energy

For this inventory, EIA reviewed and catalogued 329 data sources containing state energy efficiency program evaluation results into an inventory. The focus of this inventory is to support the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) and to research cost information in state-mandated energy efficiency program evaluations.