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.

Contractor Blueprint: Getting from HVAC to Home Performance

Author(s)

California Center for Sustainable Energy,

Home Performance Resource Center

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Energy Upgrade California

This guide shows HVAC contractors how to get started in the home improvement market. It explains the approach of treating a house like a system and provides step-by-step instructions on setting up a home performance contracting business.

Existing Homes Program Guide

Author(s)

Consortium for Energy Efficiency

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Ameren Illinois Utilities,

Avista Utilities,

BC Hydro,

Cape Light Compact,

All-Electric Home Performance Tune-Up,

Efficiency Vermont,

New Jersey Natural Gas,

Northeast Utilities Home Energy Solutions,

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

PSE&G Whole House Energy Efficiency Program,

Vectren Energy Delivery's Home Energy Savings Program,

Focus on Energy

This guide provides background on the home improvement market in the U.S. and Canada and end users and systems in existing homes, as well as a description of energy efficiency program approaches and strategies.