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Saving Watts to Save Drops: Inclusion of Water Efficiency in Energy Efficiency Programs

Author(s)

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

Publication Date

2018

Organizations or Programs

Energy Trust of Oregon,

Focus on Energy,

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO),

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company,

Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E),

NV Energy

This study provides an overview of practices for quantifying and reporting avoided energy-water costs from demand-side measures. It also summarizes the regulatory guidance for incorporating water savings into cost-effectiveness screening for energy efficiency programs.

All Aboard: Is it time for you to catch the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Train?

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2017

Organizations or Programs

Energy Smart New Orleans,

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)

This presentation covers what is Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES), HPwES sponsorship and benefits, and the importance of the ENERGY STAR brand. It also features two HPwES program design examples: Energy Smart New Orleans and AEP SWEPCO.

SWEPCO Authorization to Release Information Form

Author(s)

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)

Publication Date

2017

Organizations or Programs

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)

SWEPCO's Authorization to Release Information Form is used to release a customer's historical electric usage to a gridSMART Network Contractor.

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.

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.

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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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.

Revolving Loan Funds

Author(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Publication Date

2009

Organizations or Programs

Texas LoanSTAR,

Utah Revolving Loan Fund for Schools,

Rhode Island Energy Revolving Loan Fund,

Ohio Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund,

Montana Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program,

Arizona Energy Loan Program,

Florida Conversion Revolving Loan Program,

Efficiency Kansas Revolving Loan Program,

North Carolina Energy Program

This report provides information for states intending to set up a new revolving loan fund for state energy programs.