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The In-Home Display: A Stepping-Stone to Deeper Savings?

April 12, 2012

Are in-home displays (IHDs) a panacea that will cure the consumer’s energy-use ignorance, or are these devices better suited as part of a multifaceted treatment program? Join us for a balanced look at the current status of IHDs, how they’re being used in utility programs, and how effective they are. ...

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: IGS-WC-4-12-IHD | Author: Katie Elliott

The In-Home Display: A Stepping-Stone to Deeper Savings?

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April 12, 2012

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: IGS-WC-4-12-IHD-SL | Author: Katie Elliott

The In-Home Display: A Stepping-Stone to Deeper Savings?

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April 12, 2012

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Content type: Recording | Document ID: IGS-WC-4-12-IHD-R | Author: Katie Elliott

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

Developing Energy-Efficient Communities

The Chula Vista Case Study

November 11, 2011

Join us to find out how to drive significant reductions in communitywide energy consumption by using efficient urban design, building technologies, and development practices.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: CEC-WC-11-11-ChulaVista | Author: Jenny Field

Developing Energy-Efficient Communities

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November 11, 2011

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Content type: Recording | Document ID: CEC-WC-11-11-ChulaVista-R | Author: Jenny Field

Developing Energy-Efficient Communities

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November 11, 2011

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: CEC-WC-11-11-ChulaVista-SL | Author: Jenny Field

Back from the Dead: The Return of Heat Pump Water Heaters

March 15, 2011

Heat pump water heaters are back and better than ever! Have doubts? Learn about what issues you need to consider when incorporating them into your programs. Hear from our panel of experts on utility pilot programs, economic barriers and benefits, and operational concerns.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: TAS-WC-3-11-HPWH | Author: Mary Horsey, Essie Snell

Back from the Dead: The Return of Heat Pump Water Heaters

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March 15, 2011

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Content type: Recording | Document ID: TAS-WC-3-11-HPWH-R | Author: Mary Horsey, Essie Snell

Back from the Dead: The Return of Heat Pump Water Heaters

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March 15, 2011

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: TAS-WC-3-11-HPWH-SL | Author: Mary Horsey, Essie Snell

Smart Devices and Smart Grid

January 6, 2011

I see a lot of “smart” devices on the market, such as smart power strips, smart outlets, and others. Are they all compatible with smart meters? Can they work together in a home area network environment?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-38 | Author: Ira Krepchin

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

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July 21, 2010

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

Selecting the Right Tool for the Job: Designing Customer Surveys to Reveal In-Home EUD Preferences

July 1, 2010

We’re developing a user questionnaire about feedback, including in-home energy-use displays (EUDs). Can you recommend any questions that we should include to help us understand our customers’ knowledge of feedback devices and options and their attitudes toward them?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-13 | Author: Dulcey Simpkins

Mobile Home Weatherization: A Missed Opportunity?

Web Conference

November 18, 2009

Don’t overlook mobile homes as a source for energy savings just because you may consider them short-lived housing stock. Join us to find out why mobile homes present a great weatherization opportunity for capturing savings.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: TAS-WC-11-09-MobileHome | Author: Micah Allen

Mobile Home Weatherization: A Missed Opportunity?

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November 18, 2009

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Content type: Recording | Document ID: TAS-WC-11-09-MobileHome-R | Author: Micah Allen

Mobile Home Weatherization: A Missed Opportunity?

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November 18, 2009

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: TAS-WC-11-09-MobileHome-SL | Author: Micah Allen

Using AMR Meters to Enable a Smart Home

September 14, 2009

We have automated meter reading (AMR) meters deployed in the field. Is there any way to use these meters to provide “smart” energy-usage feedback to residential customers?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-9 | Author: Carol Stimmel

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

Should Utilities Wait for Smart Grid Standards?

August 14, 2009

Should utilities wait for smart grid standards to emerge before investing in deployments?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-8 | Author: Carol Stimmel

What Customers Really Want from Energy-Use Displays

July 16, 2009

Devices that display real-time energy usage and costs to consumers are being promoted as a way to gain energy-efficiency savings from the smart grid. What do customers really want from these feedback technologies?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-5 | Author: Carol Stimmel

Selecting an Appropriate Demand-Response Thermostat

Web Conference

April 28, 2009

For more than seven years, utilities have been using demand-response (DR) thermostats to reduce demand by controlling residential and small business HVAC systems. With several DR thermostats now available, find out how to choose the right one to achieve DR goals!

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: TAS-WC-4-09-DRThermo | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley

Selecting an Appropriate Demand-Response Thermostat

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April 28, 2009

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Content type: Recording | Document ID: TAS-WC-4-09-DRThermo-R | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley

Selecting an Appropriate Demand-Response Thermostat

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April 28, 2009

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Content type: Slides | Document ID: TAS-WC-4-09-DRThermo-SL | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley

Piloting the Smart Grid

Lessons Learned from the Front Line

April 2, 2009

Leading-edge utilities are exploring smart grid and launching pilot projects to assess new technologies, benefits, and uncertainties. This report offers in-depth review of product performance as well as important insight on pilot design, systems integration, and innovative business strategy.

Content type: Focus Report | Document ID: IGS-F-2 | Author: Philippe Bouchard

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: Recording | Document ID: IGS-WC-3-09-Stimulus-R | 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