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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

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

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

How Smart Can Gas Meters Get?

February 3, 2011

As smart grid becomes more prevalent, what sorts of smart features and services will advanced meters provide to gas utility customers?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-45 | Author: Bryan Jungers

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

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

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

Handheld Devices for Small Business Energy Audits

October 22, 2009

What are the benefits of using handheld devices to conduct energy audits for small businesses? Who are the providers of such devices?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: BCO-AskES-4 | Author: Florence Connally

CFL Recycling

August 1, 2007 | Updated: August 25, 2009

What is the safest way to dispose of compact fluorescent lamps, and what are utilities doing to help?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-3a | Author: Dulcey Simpkins

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

Direct Installation Programs for Small Businesses

March 30, 2009

Can you provide information on direct-installation programs utilities are offering for small businesses? We are interested in installed measures, eligibility requirements, and payback periods, if available.

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: SMB-AskES-5a | Author: Alexandra Behringer

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

Thermal Energy Storage Incentives

February 1, 2008

Do any utilities offer incentives for thermal energy storage (like Ice Energy’s technology) for peak shifting?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-6a | Author: Christie Rewey

Design Team Incentives

December 1, 2007

Do any new construction programs pay incentives directly to the design team?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-4a | Author: Gwen Farnsworth