Resources | Residential Program Guide

Catalyzing Efficiency: Unlocking Energy Information and Value in Apartment Buildings

Author(s)

Institute for Market Transformation

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Elevate Energy,

Austin Energy,

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

Mass Save,

City of New York’s Retrofit Accelerator,

Seattle RENEW Multi-Family Housing Program

This report explores how governments and energy efficiency implementers could help stakeholders better analyze and act upon building performance data to unlock savings.

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.

Better Buildings Residential Network Lessons Learned: Peer Exchange Calls No.4

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

EnergySmart,

Bend Energy Challenge,

Mass Save,

Focus on Energy,

Enhabit

This document summarizes top marketing and outreach takeaways shared by Better Buildings Residential Network members during spring 2015 Peer Exchange Calls.

Recognizing the Value of Energy Efficiency's Multiple Benefits

Author(s)

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

Mass Save

The benefits of energy efficiency extend beyond energy savings. Homes, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities gain comfort, health, and safety benefits from energy efficiency programs. Additional benefits for businesses include savings on maintenance, materials, and the costs of regulatory compliance. On the supply side, electric utilities enjoy reduced system costs. Focusing on the residential, business, and utility sectors, this report examines each of these multiple benefits, their role in program marketing, and current best practices for including them in cost-effectiveness testing.

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.

Clean Energy Financing Programs: A Decision Resource for States and Communities

Author(s)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

Bridgeport Housing Authority Energy Efficiency,

City of Pendleton,

OR,

Enhabit,

ClimateSmart Initiative,

Colorado ENERGY STAR Homes,

Connecticut Solar Lease,

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Long Island Green Homes,

Montana Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program,

Palm Desert Energy Independence Program,

Sonoma County Energy Independence Program,

Sustainable Connections: Energy Challenge,

Texas LoanSTAR

This U.S. Environmental Protection Agency resource is intended to help state and local governments design finance programs for their jurisdiction. It describes financing program options, key components of these programs, and factors to consider as they make decisions about getting started or updating their programs.

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.

Overview of Marketing Methods for Local Retrofit Programs

Author(s)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Cambridge Energy Alliance,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),

Neighborhood Energy Action Partnership,

WeatherizeDC

This report shares strategies for marketing local energy efficiency programs, particularly through focused messaging, leveraging partnerships, and social media.

Best Practices for Energy Retrofit Program Design: Business Models Recommendations

Author(s)

Home Performance Resource Center

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

Long Island Green Homes,

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

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

Enhabit

This paper, which is based on detailed case studies of nine existing state and local programs, presents recommendations for energy upgrade programs to facilitate industry growth and support contractor business models.

Driving Demand for Home Energy Improvements

Author(s)

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

City of Houston's Residential Energy Efficiency Program,

Energy Smackdown,

Hood River Conservation Project,

City of Houston's Residential Energy Efficiency Program,

Jasper Energy Efficiency Project,

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP),

Long Island Green Homes,

Marshfield Energy Challenge,

New London Resource Project,

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

Take Charge Challenge,

Twin Cities One Stop Program,

Efficiency Vermont,

WeatherizeDC

This guide provides an assessment of various approaches to Marketing & Outreach for home energy efficiency improvements.

Cambridge Energy Alliance's Residential and Small Business Communications and Marketing Strategy

Author(s)

Hattaway Communications

Publication Date

2007

Organizations or Programs

Cambridge Energy Alliance

This marketing strategy includes the goals and objectives the Cambridge (Massachusetts) Energy Alliance set out to meet.