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Multifamily Energy Efficiency: What We Know and What's Next

Author(s)

Energy Programs Consortium (EPC)

Publication Date

2013

This Energy Programs Consortium report identifies barriers that have been found to increase investment in low income multi-family housing as well as current efforts to address those barriers and increase building owner investment. This report also identifies strategies for deploying public and provide sector resources that can be used to increase the effectiveness of current efforts to address energy efficiency barriers in the low income multi-family housing sector.

Multifamily Retrofit Toolkit

Author(s)

Enterprise Community Partners

Publication Date

2013

The toolkit distills Enterprise's experience retrofitting multifamily affordable housing into the critical steps necessary for success. It is a roadmap for multifamily housing owners, investors, and developers which outlines a comprehensive, cost-effective approach to retrofit.

National Awareness of ENERGY STAR® for 2013

Author(s)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Publication Date

2013

This report provides the results of the Consortium for Energy Efficiency-sponsored 2013 ENERGY STAR Household Survey, which collects national data on consumer recognition, understanding, and purchasing influence of the ENERGY STAR label, as well as data on messaging and product purchases.

NYSERDA Green Jobs-Green New York Case Studies

Author(s)

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Links to residential projects completed under NYSERDA's Green Jobs-Green New York (GJGNY) program.

NYSERDA Home Performance Case Studies

Author(s)

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Links to case studies of residential projects and contractors under the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)'s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program.

On-Bill Programs that Advance Multifamily Energy Efficiency

Author(s)

Green For All

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

MPower Oregon,

Kansas How$mart,

PSE&G New Jersey Multifamily Program,

Windsor Efficiency PAYS

This report highlights program and policy attributes that enable successful on-bill programs based on analysis of four program case studies.

Opportunities through the PowerSaver Loan Program

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Efficiency Maine

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on the features and eligibility of the PowerSaver Loan Program.

Optional Residential Program Benchmarking

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

2013

Organizations or Programs

Enhabit

This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on how to create and track program benchmarks.

Partnering for Success: An Action Guide for Advancing Utility Energy Efficiency Funding for Multifamily Rental Housing

Author(s)

National Housing Trust

Publication Date

2013

This guide outlines opportunities and strategies to overcome obstacles preventing utility-sponsored investments in multifamily affordable housing through collaboration between the housing and utility sectors.

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.