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Keys to the House: Unlocking Residential Savings With Program Models for Home Energy Upgrades

Author(s)

Energy Futures Group,

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2017

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine,

Connecticut Home Energy Savings Program. PSE&G's Home Performance Direct Program,

Kentucky Power's Modified Energy Fitness Program,

Efficiency Vermont,

Energize Connecticut,

Mass Save,

EmPOWER Maryland,

Focus on Energy,

Austin Energy

This report provides a comprehensive review and analysis of home energy upgrade programs with proven track records, focusing on those with robustly verified savings and constituting good examples for replication. This meta-analysis describes program models and implementation strategies for direct install upgrades; heating, HVAC replacement and early retirement; and comprehensive, whole-home upgrades.

Lessons from State Energy Efficiency Alliances

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

Illinois Home Performance with Energy Star

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on the advantages, challenges, and effective creation and management of statewide energy efficiency alliances.

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.

Using Social Media for Long Term Branding

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

Denver Energy Challenge,

Energy Impact Illinois

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on using social media for long-term branding and marketing.

Innovative Energy Efficiency Projects Implemented by Local Governments in the Southwest

Author(s)

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

City of Tempe AZ,

City of Flagstaff Residential Energy Retrofit Program,

Silver City and Grant County Energy $ense,

City of Mesa AZ,

City of Reno Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Initiative,

EnergySmart,

City of Espanola NM,

Salt Lake County's Energy Smart Loan Program

Descriptions of eight county-level and city-level energy efficiency programs in the Southwest.

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.

Working with the Real Estate Sector

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Energy Impact Illinois,

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)

This peer exchange call summary focused on the strategies, challenges and key interaction points with the real estate sector.

Energy Efficiency Finance: Options and Roles for Utilities

Author(s)

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Arizona Public Service (APS),

Enhabit,

Georgia How$mart,

Hawaiian Electric Company,

Kansas How$mart,

How$martKY,

Mass Save,

Public Service of New Hampshire,

Rural Energy Savings Program,

Sempra Energy Utilities,

United Illuminating

This report describes different approaches to energy efficiency finance taken by utilities.