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Big Savers: Experiences and Recent History of Program Administrators Achieving High Levels of Electric Savings

Author(s)

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Arizona Public Service,

Northern States Power,

Commonwealth Edison Company (ComED),

Efficiency Vermont,

Energy Trust of Oregon,

Eversource Energy,

Fort Collins Utilities,

Narragansett Electric,

National Grid Massachusetts,

Otter Tail Power,

Pacific Gas and Electric,

Southern California Edison,

Seattle City Light,

Tucson Electric Power

Energy efficiency savings have grown substantially in the past ten years, and national leaders in program administration have emerged as savings levels have increased. This report reviews annual program performance for 14 leading energy efficiency program administrators, with a focus on costs, electricity savings, cost effectiveness, and portfolio design.

Reaching More Residents: Opportunities for Increasing Participation in Multifamily Energy Efficiency Programs

Author(s)

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Focus on Energy,

National Grid Rhode Island,

DC Sustainable Energy Utility Low-Income Multifamily Initiative,

Bay Area Regional Energy Network Multifamily Building Enhancements,

Con Edison Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program,

Con Edison Multifamily Low Income Program,

Puget Sound Energy,

Xcel Energy,

Elevate Energy,

Energy Trust of Oregon,

Public Service Electric and Gas Multifamily Program,

Pacific Gas & Electric Company,

Arizona Public Service (APS) Company,

Austin Energy,

Efficiency Vermont,

CenterPoint Energy,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

The multifamily sector can be hard to reach when it comes to energy efficiency programs. Besides being diverse and complex, the sector presents a unique set of challenges to efficiency investments. The result is that multifamily customers are often underserved by energy efficiency programs. Drawing on data requests and interviews with program administrators, this report summarizes the challenges to program participation and identifies best practices that programs can use to reach and retain large numbers of multifamily participants.

Top Lessons Learned for Residential Energy Efficiency Program Design

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2)

The Better Buildings Neighborhood Program featured 41 competitively selected grantees that developed sustainable energy efficiency upgrade programs across the U.S. from 2010-14. This presentation covers what worked and what didn’t, and key success factors identified by an independent evaluation.

Leaders of the Pack: ACEEE's Third National Review of Exemplary Energy Efficiency Programs

Author(s)

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Columbia Gas of Ohio,

National Grid,

CenterPoint Energy,

Nicor Gas,

United Illuminating Company,

Eversource Energy,

Yankee Gas,

Connecticut Natural Gas,

Southern Connecticut Gas,

Xcel Energy,

Connecticut Natural Gas

This report presents the results of ACEEE's third national review or utility-funded energy efficiency programs, completed in 2013. The report identifies and profiles 63 leading programs that span the wide array of program types offered to utility customers, and highlights key trends and observations that emerged from reviewing these programs.

State Energy Efficiency Program Evaluation Inventory

Author(s)

U.S. Energy Information Administration

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

AEP Ohio,

Alabama Power Company,

Alleghany Power,

Alliant-IPL,

Ameren Illinois Utilities,

Ameren Missouri,

Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation,

Baltimore Gas & Electric Company,

Black Hills Energy,

Board of Public Utilities,

Bonneville Power Administration,

Centerpoint Energy Arkansas Gas,

Commonwealth Edison Company (ComED),

Consumers Energy Company,

Connecticut Energy Conservation Management Board,

Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility,

Delmarva Power & Light,

Detroit Edison Company,

Michigan Consolidated Gas Company,

Dominion North Carolina Power,

DP&L,

Duke Energy,

Duquesne Light,

Efficiency Maine,

Efficiency United,

Efficiency Vermont,

Empire District Electric Company,

Entergy Arkansas,

Entergy New Orleans,

Energy Trust of Oregon,

Eummot,

Florida Public Service Commission,

Hawaii Public Utilities Commission,

Idaho Power,

Kansas City Power & Light,

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA),

Louisiana Department of Natural Resources,

NSTAR,

National Grid,

Massachusetts Cape Light Compact,

Massachusetts Department Of Energy Resources,

Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council,

Maryland Public Service Commission,

Metropolitan Edison Company,

Michigan Electric Cooperative Association,

Mid-American Energy,

Nevada Power Company,

New Hampshire Utilities,

Northwestern Energy,

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

Oklahoma Corporation Commission,

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company,

Pacific Power,

PacifiCorp,

Peco Energy Company,

Pennsylvania Electric Company,

Pepco,

PNM,

Potomac Edison,

PPL Electric Utilities,

Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC),

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC),

Progress Energy Carolinas,

Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC),

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission,

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO),

Puget Sound Energy,

Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management,

RMP,

Rocky Mountain Power,

Salt River Project,

Sierra Pacific Power Company,

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO),

SourceGas Arkansas,

South Carolina Electric & Gas,

Southwestern Gas Corporation,

Southwestern Electric Power Company,

State Corporation Commission,

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA),

Toledo Edison,

Ohio Edison,

United Illuminating,

West Pen Power Co,

Xcel Energy

For this inventory, EIA reviewed and catalogued 329 data sources containing state energy efficiency program evaluation results into an inventory. The focus of this inventory is to support the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) and to research cost information in state-mandated energy efficiency program evaluations.

Trends in Real Estate and Energy Efficiency - Update on Program Experience

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Austin Energy,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2)

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on working with the real estate sector to promote and drive demand for energy efficiency.

High Road Agreements: A Best Practice Brief by Green For All

Author(s)

Green For All

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit,

Community Power Works,

Long Island Green Home,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2),

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

This report covers how to create high road standards and use the momentum of energy sector projects to create safe, well-paying, long-term careers for a diverse group of people. It includes case studies on Community Power Works in Seattle, Washington, and Clean Energy Works Oregon's (now Enhabit's) efforts to use community high road agreements.

Mastermind Session: Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2)

This peer exchange call summary focused on grant funding investments, program design and revenue streams in the post-grant period.

Strategies for Marketing and Driving Demand for Commercial Financing Products

Publication Date

2012

Organizations or Programs

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2),

Energize Phoenix,

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA),

Michigan Saves

This peer exchange call summary focused on the challenges and strategies for marketing commercial financial products and attracting financial institutions.

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.

Commercial PACE Strategies

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2)

This peer exchange call summary focused on a general overview and implementation plan of the PACE program.

Financing Programs: RFP & Contract Terms and Conditions

Link(s)

Media |

Presentation |

Transcript

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

SustainableWorks,

RePower Kitsap,

RePower Bainbridge,

RePower Bremerton,

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2),

City of San Diego Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program

This webcast discusses financing program RFPs and contract terms and conditions.

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.

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.

Who's Evaluating What? Planned Program Evaluations

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2011

Organizations or Programs

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2)

This peer exchange call summary focused on the different types of evaluation methods for residential and commercial programs.

Community Workforce Agreement Between the City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation

Author(s)

City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin,

Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation

Publication Date

2010

Organizations or Programs

Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC),

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2)

This is a community workforce agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation.