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New Jersey's Clean Energy Program: Making it Work for Contractors & Programs

Author(s)

New Jersey Clean Energy

Publication Date

2014

Organizations or Programs

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

This presentation provides an overview of New Jersey Clean Energy's approach to contractor engagement, including contractor participation requirements, procedures for quality assurance and quality control, production incentives, training procedures, and an online contractor portal.

Partnering with Utilities and Other Ratepayer-Funded Energy Efficiency Program Administrators

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Colorado ENERGY STAR Homes,

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,

Silicon Valley Energy Watch Program,

The Home Energy Rebate Option,

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

Efficiency Vermont,

Energy Trust of Oregon,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

The objective of this document is to help state and local governments understand the role of program administrators (PAs) and assist them in developing successful partnerships with utility and other energy efficiency PAs. The majority of this paper presents information on partnering and leveraging current energy efficiency activities. However, it also includes information for governments in areas without active PAs, as well as an appendix with a case study describing how state and local governments can fill gaps and administer programs in the absence of a PA.

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program: Community Engagement as a Driver for Energy Efficiency

Author(s)

Chris Badger, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

This presentation describes the New Jersey Clean Energy program and lessons learned on community engagement as a driver of demand.

Better Buildings Program: Brands & Websites

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

BetterBuildings for Michigan,

CharlestonWISE,

Enhabit,

Community Power Works,

Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,

Efficiency Maine,

emPowerSBC,

Energize Bedford,

Energize Phoenix,

EnergySmart Colorado,

Energy Upgrade California,

EnergyWorks,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),

Green Madison,

BetterBuildings Lowell Energy Upgrade,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2),

Missouri Agricultural Energy Saving Team - A Revolutionary Opportunity (MAESTRO),

NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad,

New Hampshire BetterBuildings,

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

reEnergize,

RePower Kitsap,

RePower Bainbridge,

RePower Bremerton

This presentation includes the brands, website addresses, and images for most of the Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partners.

Green Madison and Me2 Consultant Survey

Author(s)

Green Madison,

Me2

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Green Madison,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2)

Survey for consultants participating in Green Madison and Me2 programs about their experiences with the programs.

Leveraging Partnerships with Faith-Based Organizations

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Author(s)

Rev. Fletcher Harper, GreenFaith,

Paul C. Raver, Jr., Green Market Solutions,

Alexis Chase, Georgia Interfaith Power & Light

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Georgia Interfaith Power & Light's Power Wise,

GreenFaith,

Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

PSE&G Whole House Energy Efficiency Program

This webcast explores how faith-based organizations and their partners have used energy efficiency as an organizing motivator to upgrade the institutional building and then members' homes.

Me2 and Green Madison Process Evaluation Plan

Author(s)

Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Green Madison,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2)

Example Me2 and Green Madison process evaluation plan to conduct an in-depth investigation and assessment of the major program areas.

Me2 Non-Participant/Drop Out Survey

Author(s)

Me2

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Green Madison,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2)

Survey for people who signed up to participate in the Me2 program for home performance assessments, but ultimately decided not to participate. The goal of the survey is to help improve services for future participants.

Me2 Participant Survey

Author(s)

Me2

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Green Madison,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2)

Participant survey sent to Me2 customers that have completed at least the initial Energy Advocate visit.

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.

Designing Effective Incentives to Drive Residential Retrofit Program Participation

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Presentation |

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Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

Efficiency Maine,

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR,

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

Efficiency Vermont

This webcast covers information about designing effective incentives to drive residential retrofit program participation.

Going Beyond Code: A Guide to Creating Energy Efficient and Sustainable Buildings in the Southwest

Author(s)

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project

Publication Date

2008

Organizations or Programs

Buckeye Green Building Program,

Chandler Green Building Program,

Pima County Residential Green Building Program,

Scottsdale Green Building Program,

Southern Nevada Green Building Partnership,

Rohnert Park Green Building Program,

Green County San Bernardino,

Albuquerque Green Path Program,

City of Boulder,

CO,

Boulder County BuildSmart Program,

Nevada Sierra Green,

Santa Fe Residential Green Building Code,

Eagle County ECObuild,

Aspen & Pitkin County,

CO Efficient Building Program,

Austin Energy,

EnergySmart

This guide helps states and localities develop voluntary or mandatory programs that go well beyond minimum code requirements for new buildings. It addresses energy efficiency materials and resource conservation, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and site development and land use.