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Best Practices for Fostering and Using Contractor Networks (101)

Author(s)

Chris Lohmann, U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2016

Organizations or Programs

Build It Green,

Efficiency Vermont,

Illinois Home Performance with Energy Star

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on ensuring contractor networks work for both energy efficiency programs and participating contractors.

Lessons from State Energy Efficiency Alliances

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2015

Organizations or Programs

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP),

Illinois Home Performance with Energy Star

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on the advantages, challenges, and effective creation and management of statewide energy efficiency alliances.

State and Regional Policies that Promote Energy Efficiency Programs Carried out by Electric and Gas Utilities

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2007

Organizations or Programs

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

Flex Your Power Program,

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD),

Focus on Energy,

Austin Energy

This report provides comprehensive information on state, federal, local, and utility incentives and policies that are in place to support renewable energy and energy efficiency.