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The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Potential Impacts on Grid Reliability and Electricity Prices

May 14, 2012

Are we really headed for a "train wreck" with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS)? This report will help energy managers and other energy-industry analysts assess their organizations' exposure to the issues related to MATS.

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EMN-RB-5 | Author: Jonathan Nelson

Managing the Uncertainty of Modeling in New Construction Programs

April 20, 2012

Because utility new construction programs rely on building models to forecast future energy use for incentive payments, program managers must learn to mitigate the uncertainty around future building energy performance.

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EDRP-RB-23 | Author: Douglas Baston, Rachel Reiss Buckley

The Pros and Cons of Induction Lighting

March 15, 2012

What is induction lighting, how does it compare to other light sources, and what are the best applications for it?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: CEMC-AskES-16 | Author: Ira Krepchin

Efficiency Beyond Widgets: C&I Behavioral Program Options

February 7, 2012

This review of behavioral program options for the commercial sector helps demand-side management program managers view the lay of the land for programs that focus on changing how people think about and use energy, rather than on installing efficient devices.

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EDRP-RB-22x | Author: Dulcey Simpkins

How to Choose the Optimal DSM Tracking System

Recording

February 2, 2012

This is the web conference recording.

Content type: Recording | Document ID: EDRP-WC-2-12-Tracking-R

How to Choose the Optimal DSM Tracking System

Slides

February 2, 2012

These are the web conference slides.

Content type: Slides | Document ID: EDRP-WC-2-12-Tracking-SL | Author: Alexandra Behringer

Industrial Energy-Efficiency Technologies and Program Strategies

November 29, 2011

To tap the industrial efficiency sector, utilities must identify new technologies and employ more creative and collaborative strategies to deliver customer-focused solutions. We identify underutilized and emerging technologies as well as effective program strategies to help maximize customer uptake.

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-50 | Author: Noel Crisostomo - RMI, Ryan Matley - RMI

Behavior Counts: Claiming Behavior-Based Savings from Subsidized Energy Manager Programs

October 3, 2011

How are some utilities getting credit for the behavioral impacts of their energy manager programs?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-43 | Author: Kate Drexler

Making SMB Direct-Installation Programs More Cost-Effective

August 25, 2011

Discover how to design and market small and midsize business (SMB) direct-installation programs that deliver cost-effective energy savings. New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and EnerPath will share lessons learned from their programs and how they achieved impressive results.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: BMS-WC-8-11-DirectInstall | Author: Chad Garrett

Making SMB Direct-Installation Programs More Cost-Effective

Slides

August 25, 2011

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: BMS-WC-8-11-DirectInstall-SL | Author: Chad Garrett

Making SMB Direct-Installation Programs More Cost-Effective

Recording

August 25, 2011

This is the web conference recording.

Content type: Recording | Document ID: BMS-WC-8-11-DirectInstall-R | Author: Chad Garrett

Are You Up for the Challenge?

Key Elements of Community Energy Competitions

August 16, 2011

Utilities that have added an element of competition to their demand-side management portfolios have seen significant growth in participation rates without having to change the fundamental structure of their programs.

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EDRP-RB-31 | Author: Rob Hall

Demand Response 101 for Commercial and Industrial Customers

April 8, 2011

This pamphlet introduces business customers to demand-response events and load management strategies.

Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: EDRP-P-1-ESCD | Author: Dulcey Simpkins

Business Sector–Specific Programs

March 25, 2011

By offering sector-specific programs, utilities can target underserved segments, encourage market transformation in those sectors, and increase business customer satisfaction.

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EDRP-RB-15 | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley

How to Drive Energy Savings with K–12 Competitions

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January 11, 2011 | Updated: March 1, 2011

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: EDRP-WC-1-11-K12Comp-SL | Author: Chelsea Hodge

How to Drive Energy Savings with K–12 Competitions

January 11, 2011

A new, cutting-edge suite of K-12 programs is using competition to drive energy savings and program participation. Join us to learn about five such programs and get insights on program design, discover lessons learned, find out the results, and talk to the utility program managers.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: EDRP-WC-1-11-K12Comp | Author: Chelsea Hodge

How to Drive Energy Savings with K–12 Competitions

Recording

January 11, 2011

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Content type: Recording | Document ID: EDRP-WC-1-11-K12Comp-R | Author: Chelsea Hodge

Grow Your Load Under Control: Direct Load Control Programs for Small Businesses

January 3, 2011

We are considering offering a small business demand-response program to increase our load reduction resources. Can you describe the basic characteristics of load control programs for small commercial customers?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-34 | Author: Dulcey Simpkins

Counting on Custom Programs for Savings

August 30, 2010

Offering a custom program to commercial customers can drive deeper energy savings. Learn what makes programs at Avista Utilites and BC Hydro successful.

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EDRP-RB-10 | Author: Yuki Iida

Energy Star Launches Comprehensive Commercial Building Pilot Program

August 9, 2010

In May 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally announced the launch of Building Performance with Energy Star, a pilot program aimed at producing substantial energy savings by encouraging comprehensive efficiency improvements in existing commercial buildings.

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EDRP-RB-7 | Author: Kim Knox

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

Slides

July 22, 2010

These are the web conference slides.

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

The Impact of New Federal Equipment Efficiency Standards

Recording

July 21, 2010

This is the web conference recording.

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

Stand-out Industrial Technologies and Programs

June 30, 2010

Join us to get some new ideas for your industrial programs! Find out about boiler controls, LED high-bay lighting, staffing grants, and a custom version of MotorMaster+ software for your web site.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: BMS-WC-6-10-IndustTech | Author: Mike Hildebrand

Stand-out Industrial Technologies and Programs

Slides

June 30, 2010

These are the web conference slides.

Content type: Slides | Document ID: BMS-WC-6-10-IndustTech-SL | Author: Mike Hildebrand

Stand-out Industrial Technologies and Programs

Recording

June 30, 2010

This is the web conference recording.

Content type: Recording | Document ID: BMS-WC-6-10-IndustTech-R | Author: Mike Hildebrand

Incentives for LED Outdoor Lighting Applications

June 24, 2010

Are any utilities offering incentives for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in outdoor lighting applications?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-23 | Author: Ira Krepchin

Community Financing Programs

May 20, 2010

What community programs provide financing for energy-efficiency and renewable energy projects?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-25 | Author: Kim Knox

Lessons Learned from Comprehensive C&I Programs

April 28, 2010

Taking a whole-building approach to commercial and industrial efficiency can be an effective way to capture deeper savings. Having customers commit to an energy-efficiency action plan and designing an incentive structure that motivates them to implement projects are two keys to program success.

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EDRP-RB-3 | Author: Kim Knox

Stick Beats Carrot: Critical Peak Pricing More Effective Than Peak Time Rebate

February 10, 2010

Results from recent pricing pilots show that critical peak pricing is more effective than peak time rebate in getting residential and commercial customers to reduce peak load.

Content type: DSM News | Document ID: EDRP-DN-2-10a | Author: Florence Connally