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Will the Rare-Earth Metals Crunch Hurt Fluorescent Lighting Programs?

November 18, 2011

What's going on with the prices for fluorescent lamps? How can we keep rising prices from bankrupting our fluorescent lighting programs?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-53 | Author: Lee Hamilton

The Impact of New Federal Equipment Efficiency Standards

July 22, 2010

More stringent U.S. federal minimum efficiency standards are on the way for motors, water heaters, commercial boilers, lighting, HVAC systems, and other technologies. Join us to find out how this will affect utility programs, the market for technologies, and incentive programs.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: EDRP-WC-7-10-Standards | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley

The Impact of New Federal Equipment Efficiency Standards

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July 22, 2010

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: EDRP-WC-7-10-Standards-SL | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley

The Impact of New Federal Equipment Efficiency Standards

Recording

July 21, 2010

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Content type: Recording | Document ID: EDRP-WC-7-10-Standards-R | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley

How to Work with Smart Grid Start-Up Vendors

May 11, 2010

Join us to discuss the challenges of working with venture capital–backed smart grid start-up vendors. We'll discuss whether it's possible to combine the riskiness inherent in innovation with the stability preferred by utilities.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: IGS-WC-5-10-VentureCap | Author: Lynn Stein

How to Work with Smart Grid Start-Up Vendors

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May 11, 2010

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: IGS-WC-5-10-VentureCap-SL | Author: Lynn Stein

How to Work with Smart Grid Start-Up Vendors

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May 11, 2010

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Content type: Recording | Document ID: IGS-WC-5-10-VentureCap-R | Author: Lynn Stein

Utilities Invest in Customer-Sited Photovoltaic Systems

November 25, 2009

Which utilities are investing in customer-sited solar photovoltaic systems? Are they earning a return on investment in those systems?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-18 | Author: Yuki Iida

AMR Versus AMI

August 19, 2009

What are the differences between automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)? Is AMR still a relevant “smart” technology?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-1 | Author: Stephanie Cary

Environmental Benefits of Smart Grid

August 19, 2009

Which smart grid innovations can reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: CAS-AskES-5 | Author: Philippe Bouchard and Gwen Farnsworth

Leveraging Local Climate Policies to Meet DSM Goals

Web Conference

July 30, 2009

Find out how to collaborate with local governments that have launched climate programs and hear how some utilities are benefitting from having them as partners for their demand-side management (DSM) programs.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: CAS-WC-7-09-LocalPol | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley

Leveraging Local Climate Policies to Meet DSM Goals

Recording

July 30, 2009

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Content type: Recording | Document ID: CAS-WC-7-09-LocalPol-R | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley

Leveraging Local Climate Policies to Meet DSM Goals

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July 30, 2009

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: CAS-WC-7-09-LocalPol-SL | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley

Shopping for Carbon Offsets

How to Acquire Them for Your Utility Program

June 16, 2009

You have decided to develop a program to sell carbon offsets to customers and are now at the stage in the process where you have to decide how to acquire the offsets. What are your options?

Content type: Focus Report | Document ID: CAS-F-7 | Author: Kim Knox and Neil Kolwey

Ten DSM and Renewable Programs Worth Knowing About

June 1, 2009

E Source has singled out some of the best demand-side management programs and we think other utilities and organizations should know about them. These programs are notable for innovative designs, the mutually beneficial partnerships they have formed, and the successes they have achieved.

Content type: Focus Report | Document ID: EDRP-F-33 | Author: Kim Knox

Next Steps: Ramping Up Your Efficiency Portfolio

April 3, 2009

Have you been through a “first launch” of efficiency and need to expand your offerings? Unsure of what the next steps are? Whether you are adding new or expanding existing programs, this report describes the most common steps utilities take to enhance start-up efficiency portfolios.

Content type: Focus Report | Document ID: EDRP-F-30 | Author: Kelsie Bell

Cap-and-Trade Policies: How Will They Affect RECs and Offsets?

An E Source Roundtable Discussion

March 30, 2009

We discuss regional carbon emissions trading policies in North America and the implications of these on utility green pricing programs, sales of renewable energy certificates (RECs), and carbon offset programs.

Content type: Focus Report | Document ID: CAS-F-3 | Author: Yuki Iida

Getting Smart About Smart Grid Stimulus Money

March 18, 2009

The rules for how to get some of the $4.2 billion of stimulus money allocated for smart-grid projects are still being defined, but the clock is ticking. Join us to hear how to accelerate your program so you’re ready when the rules come out.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: IGS-WC-3-09-Stimulus | Author: Sandy Goodwin and Michael Wiebe

Getting Smart About Smart Grid Stimulus Money

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March 18, 2009

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: IGS-WC-3-09-Stimulus-SL | Author: Sandy Goodwin and Michael Wiebe

Getting Smart About Smart Grid Stimulus Money

Recording

March 18, 2009

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Content type: Recording | Document ID: IGS-WC-3-09-Stimulus-R | Author: Sandy Goodwin and Michael Wiebe

Carbon Offset Programs

The New “Green” Option for Utilities

March 15, 2009

Utility carbon offset programs are the new “green.” Learn how other utilities launched these innovative programs and why developing a carbon offset product may make a lot of sense for your utility.

Content type: Focus Report | Document ID: CAS-F-5 | Author: Kim Knox and John Sottong

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: How Its Provisions Affect Utilities

Web Conference

March 12, 2009

The newly signed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allocates over $41 billion to energy-related provisions, including renewable energy production and energy-efficiency measures for public buildings. Join us to learn how this legislation could affect you and your utility.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: SMB-WC-3-09-ARRA | Author: Kathleen Burns

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: How Its Provisions Affect Utilities

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March 12, 2009

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: SMB-WC-3-09-ARRA-SL | Author: Kathleen Burns

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: How Its Provisions Affect Utilities

Recording

March 12, 2009

This is the web conference recording.

Content type: Recording | Document ID: SMB-WC-3-09-ARRA-R | Author: Kathleen Burns

Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008: Summary of Key Energy-Efficiency Measures

Web Conference

November 13, 2008

What does this legislation mean to you? Find out how to leverage the energy-specific provisions for your utility and business operations planning as well as in efficiency program incentives.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: SMB-WC-11-08-EIE | Author: Kathleen Burns, Kim Knox, Yuki Iida

Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008: Summary of Key Energy-Efficiency Measures

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November 13, 2008

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: SMB-WC-11-08-EIE-SL | Author: Kathleen Burns, Kim Knox, Yuki Iida

Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008: Summary of Key Energy-Efficiency Measures

Recording

November 13, 2008

This is the web conference recording.

Content type: Recording | Document ID: SMB-WC-11-08-EIE-R | Author: Kathleen Burns, Kim Knox, Yuki Iida

CFL Sales Brightening

September 1, 2008

How do early 2008 compact fluorescent lamp sales compare to sales in 2007?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-9a | Author: Christie Rewey

Promoting CFLs on a Seasonal Versus an Annual Basis

August 19, 2008

What are the reasons utilities choose to offer a CFL program annually versus seasonally? What are the pros and cons of each model? Could you risk losing customer interest by promoting CFLs all year?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-10a | Author: Alexandra Behringer

Local Government Partnerships and DSM: Extending the Community

Web Conference

April 22, 2008

Local governments can be a valuable conduit for mobilizing communities around utility demand-side management programs. This web conference explores some innovative and tested approaches to contacting and marketing energy-efficiency concepts and technologies to local governments.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: SMB-WC-4-08-LocalGovt | Author: Kelsie Bell