Resources | Residential Program Guide

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.

The Energy Advisor Model: Lessons Learned

Author(s)

Dave Hatchimonji, EnergySmart

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

EnergySmart Colorado

Overview of lessons learned from EnergySmart Colorado's energy advisor model.

LEAP Annual Report 2012

Author(s)

Local Energy Alliance Program

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)

This annual report summarizes the program's accomplishments in 2012, including the number of home upgrades, the cumulative amount of private investment leveraged for energy efficiency improvements, cumulative annual cost savings for building owners, and jobs created. It also includes testimonials from LEAP customers.

Better Buildings Program San Jose: Serving Moderate Income Residents

Author(s)

Adrianna Masuko, City of San Jose, California

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Better Buildings Program San Jose

Presentation describing San Jose Better Building program and tactics, including strategic partnerships, for reaching moderate income residents.

Energy Upgrade California in Los Angeles County: The Flex Path Program

Author(s)

Steve Culbertson, BKi

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Energy Upgrade California

This presentation talks about Energy Upgrade California's Flex Path pilot program which offers a menu of upgrade options for homeowners to select. Its flexible approach has been popular with middle-income homeowners interested in upgrades.

Shared Value in Utility and Efficiency Partnerships - Local Energy Alliance Program

Author(s)

Cynthia Adams, Local Energy Alliance Program

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)

Presentation that focuses on grantee program-utility partnership models from the programs perspective.

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.

Using Data to Monitor Market Transformation

Author(s)

Melissa Glickman, Boulder County, Colorado (now EnergySmart)

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

EnergySmart Colorado

EnergySmart Colorado uses surveys and a customer database to get feedback from homeowners that helps fine-tune program services and operations.

Contractors as Clients: Data Collection Made "Easy"

Author(s)

Cynthia Adams, Local Energy Alliance Program

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)

This presentation provides an overview of the process and tools the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) of Charlottesville, Virginia uses to collect and report customer and contractor data on projects.

The Leadership Academy: Motivating Contractors to Participate

Author(s)

Gary R. Myers, Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

EnergySmart Colorado

This presentation explains how to engage and motivate contractors and utility companies through the use of commitments, creating a dynamic program that they can become involved with, and the setting of standards for contractors.

Los Angeles County Energy Program Energy Issues Survey Results Presentation

Author(s)

Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Energy Upgrade California

This presentation describes California property owners' specific interest, awareness, and perceptions regarding energy use, energy efficiency, home energy upgrades, and related topics.

Los Angeles County Energy Program, Home Energy Retrofits Research Report

Author(s)

Los Angeles County, California

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Energy Upgrade California

This report describes California property owners' specific interest, awareness, and perceptions regarding energy use, energy efficiency, home energy upgrades, and related topics. The study results were used for program design and to design and support marketing and outreach campaigns that encouraged energy upgrades