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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.

On-Bill Programs that Advance Multifamily Energy Efficiency

Author(s)

Green For All

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

MPower Oregon,

Kansas How$mart,

PSE&G New Jersey Multifamily Program,

Windsor Efficiency PAYS

This report highlights program and policy attributes that enable successful on-bill programs based on analysis of four program case studies.

Assessing Revenue Streams: What Is Right for Your Program

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)

This peer exchange call summary focused on assessing potential revenue streams.

Revenue From Contractor Fees

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

BetterBuildings for Michigan

This peer exchange call summary focused on how programs are devising plans for creating a contractor revenue stream and potential fee structures.

PowerSaver Loan Program

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)

This peer exchange call summary focused on the background and features of the PowerSaver loan program.

Left to Our Own Devices: Financing Efficiency for Small Businesses and Low-Income Families

Author(s)

Environmental Defense Fund

Publication Date

2009

Organizations or Programs

EnergySmart,

Windsor Efficiency PAYS,

Berkeley Financing Initiative for Renewable and Solar Technology (FIRST)

Report that identifies and evaluates the sufficiency of available financing options to help low-income populations, particularly communities that have been historically overburdened by air pollution (i.e., "environmental justice communities"), invest in resource-saving measures, such as energy efficiency and water conservation.