Resources | Residential Program Guide

A Policymaker’s Guide to Scaling Home Energy Upgrades

Author(s)

State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

EnergySmart,

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

Enhabit,

Mass Save,

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA),

Manitoba Hydro,

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Michigan Saves,

Warehouse for Energy Efficiency Loans,

Austin Energy,

Efficiency Vermot,

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,

Illinois Home Performance with Energy Star,

Build It Green,

Earth Advantage,

Elevate Energy,

Arizona Public Service (APS),

Pacific Gas and Electric Company,

NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad

This Guide is designed to help state and local policymakers to take full advantage of new policy developments by providing them with a comprehensive set of tools to support launching or accelerating residential energy efficiency programs. The Guide focuses on four categories of policies that have proven particularly effective in providing a framework within which residential energy efficiency programs can thrive: incentives and financing, making the value of energy efficiency visible in the real estate market, data access and standardization, and supporting utility system procurement of energy efficiency.

Reactions to the Residential Retrofit Roundtable Recommendations

Author(s)

Richard Faesy and Chris Kramer, Energy Futures Group (Prepared for the Energy Foundation)

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit,

Michigan Saves,

BetterBuildings for Michigan,

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad,

Energy Works,

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Efficiency Maine,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA)

This report explores the approaches and research needs identified in the Building Retrofit Industry and Market (BRIM) Initiative through in-depth discussion with residential energy upgrade experts including a discussion of Marketing & Outreach and the program/contractor interface.

Building a Brand

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Energize Phoenix

In this video interview segment, Mick Dalrymple of Energize Phoenix shares how the program used information about its audience to create a fun and appealing brand.

Calculating and Communicating Program Results

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Energize Phoenix,

Community Power Works

This peer exchange call summary focused on how to calculate and communicate program activities and results.

Energize Phoenix Energy Efficiency on an Urban Scale: Year Two Summary Report

Author(s)

Energize Phoenix

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Energize Phoenix

This report provides results, lessons learned and recommendations for driving energy efficiency in existing building on an urban scale based on the second year of the Energize Phoenix energy efficiency program.

Energy Efficiency Financing: Models and Strategies

Author(s)

The Energy Foundation

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit,

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Maryland Clean Energy Center Home Owner Loan Program,

Texas LoanSTAR,

Colorado ENERGY STAR Homes,

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Energy Efficient Mortgage Program,

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) PowerSaver,

Community Preservation Corporation Green Financing Initiative,

New Resource Bank,

Sempra Utilities,

United Illuminating

Reviews and summarize energy efficiency financing models and strategies. Models are analyzed according to funding sources, program structures, limits to scale, repayment vehicles, and project risks. Strategies consider applicable building sectors, models, levels of establishment, growth potential, advantages, and disadvantages.

Shared Value in Utility and Efficiency Partnerships - Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

Author(s)

Nikki Kuhn, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Energize Phoenix,

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA),

Efficiency Vermont

Presentation that focuses on grantee program-utility partnership models.

Strategies for Marketing and Driving Demand for Commercial Financing Products

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2),

Energize Phoenix,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),

Michigan Saves

This peer exchange call summary focused on the challenges and strategies for marketing commercial financial products and attracting financial institutions.

Energize Phoenix Energy Efficiency on an Urban Scale: Year One Summary Report

Author(s)

Energize Phoenix

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Energize Phoenix

This report provides results, lessons learned and recommendations for driving energy efficiency in existing building on an urban scale based on the first year of the Energize Phoenix energy efficiency program.