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50 Homes in One: Multifamily Efficiency Programs

July 8, 2009

This is the web conference recording.

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

50 Homes in One: Multifamily Efficiency Programs

July 8, 2009

These are the web conference slides.

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

Top Energy-Saving Tips for Better Business

July 2, 2009

To help utilities better communicate efficiency options to their business customers, we have compiled a list of projects and technologies that have proven cost-effective.

Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-28-ESCD | Author: Kelsie Bell

On-Bill Financing for Residential Customers

June 29, 2009

Which utilities provide on-bill financing to residential customers? How effective are the programs? What are the characteristics of a successful on-bill financing program?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-14 | Author: Kim Knox

Encourage Action with an Energy-Efficiency Microsite

June 29, 2009

Which utilities are using energy-efficiency microsites? What are the important elements of a good efficiency microsite?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-15 | Author: Kim Knox

Working with National Small Business Associations

June 1, 2009

How can utilities best work with national small business associations to deliver energy-efficiency messages to small business customers?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: SMB-AskES-9 | Author: Kelsie Bell

DSM Changes in an Eroding Economy: An E Source Peer-Solve Discussion

Web Conference

May 6, 2009

Back by popular demand—your follow-up peer solve web conference focuses on what today’s economic climate means for DSM efforts. Join us to hear the latest developments related to this ever-changing issue.

Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: EDRP-WC-5-09-ErodEcon | Author: Lynn Stein

Utility Programs: Beyond Premium-Efficiency Motors

April 22, 2009

Are utility energy-efficient motor incentive programs phasing out with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 provisions mandating premium-efficiency motors in 2010?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-TN-5-09c | Author: Dan Greenberg

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

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

Coming to Your Portfolio: New & Improved Efficiency Programs

Web Conference

April 1, 2009

Ready to take your “first launch” efficiency programs to the next step? Learn what other utilities have done to expand programs and get advice from peers who have experienced—and overcome—the ramp-up challenge.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: EDRP-WC-4-09-PrioProg | Author: Kelsie Bell

Coming to Your Portfolio: New & Improved Efficiency Programs

Recording

April 1, 2009

This is the web conference recording.

Content type: Recording | Document ID: EDRP-WC-4-09-PrioProg-R | Author: Kelsie Bell

Coming to Your Portfolio: New & Improved Efficiency Programs

Slides

April 1, 2009

These are the web conference slides.

Content type: Slides | Document ID: EDRP-WC-4-09-PrioProg-SL | Author: Kelsie Bell

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

Keep Your Customers Close but Your Trade Allies Closer

March 25, 2009

Learn best practices for partnering with trade allies to promote energy efficiency to businesses and find out how to make your programs more responsive to their needs using emerging technologies.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: SMB-WC-03-09-Allies | Author: Kim Knox

Keep Your Customers Close but Your Trade Allies Closer

March 25, 2009

Learn best practices for partnering with trade allies to promote energy efficiency to businesses and find out how to make your programs more responsive to their needs using emerging technologies.

Content type: Recording | Document ID: SMB-WC-03-09-Allies | Author: Kim Knox

Keep Your Customers Close but Your Trade Allies Closer

March 25, 2009

Learn best practices for partnering with trade allies to promote energy efficiency to businesses and find out how to make your programs more responsive to their needs using emerging technologies.

Content type: Slides | Document ID: SMB-WC-03-09-Allies | Author: Kim Knox

Small Business Efficiency Program Incentives

March 20, 2009

We are designing an incentive program that will promote energy efficiency to small businesses. What technologies are typically included? Specifically, we would like to include a broad range of low- and no-cost upgrades because small businesses are typically capital-constrained.

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: SMB-AskES-5b | Author: Alexandra Behringer and Kim Knox

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

Slides

March 12, 2009

These are the web conference slides.

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

Plug-Loads Programs

Results from an E Source Roundtable Discussion

February 1, 2009

New energy-efficiency programs are emerging to short-circuit impending load growth with market transformation. Can education and incentives shape consumers’ purchase preferences or will upstream efforts affect product design before the next hot item hits retail shelves?

Content type: Focus Report | Document ID: EDRP-F-28 | Author: Gwen Farnsworth

Using LEED to Improve New Construction Program Participation

Web Conference

January 8, 2009

Why aren't more utility DSM programs leveraging LEED to increase participation in new construction programs? In this web conference, we'll hear about three different approaches to harnessing the power of LEED to improve program reach and results.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: EDRP-WC-1-09-LEED | Author: Gwen Farnsworth

Using LEED to Improve New Construction Program Participation

Slides

January 8, 2009

These are the web conference slides.

Content type: Slides | Document ID: EDRP-WC-1-09-LEED-SL | Author: Gwen Farnsworth

Using LEED to Improve New Construction Program Participation

Recording

January 8, 2009

This is the web conference recording.

Content type: Recording | Document ID: EDRP-WC-1-09-LEED-R | Author: Gwen Farnsworth

Efficiency Programs for Multifamily Buildings

January 1, 2009

Are there utilities that have designed efficiency programs specifically geared toward multifamily buildings?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-11a | Author: Alexandra Behringer and Kelsie Bell

Recruiting Participants for Energy-Use Display Pilots

January 1, 2009

We’re starting to design an energy-use display pilot. What’s the most effective way to solicit participants? Is it through a direct mail piece or via phone solicitation?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-11b | Author: Alexandra Behringer

Commissioning Programs

Web Conference

December 16, 2008

Are you missing out on a substantial longer-term energy-savings program opportunity by not having an existing building commissioning program? In this roundtable discussion, we'll hear from two programs focused on retrocommissioning and one using monitoring-based commissioning.

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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: EDRP-WC-12-08-CommProg | Author: Peter Criscione

Commissioning Programs

An E Source Roundtable Discussion

December 16, 2008

Are you missing out on a substantial longer-term energy-savings program opportunity by not having an existing building commissioning program? Commissioning is one of the most cost-effective means of improving energy efficiency in commercial buildings.

Content type: Slides | Document ID: EDRP-WC-12-08-CommProg | Author: Peter Criscione

Commissioning Programs

Recording

December 16, 2008

This is the web conference recording.

Content type: Recording | Document ID: EDRP-WC-12-08-CommProg-R | Author: Peter Criscione

Compressed Air Energy-Efficiency Programs

Results from an E Source Roundtable Discussion

November 1, 2008

Compressed air systems offer some of the most cost-effective energy savings available to the industrial sector. This report summarizes our August 2008 web conference with some of the most experienced managers of utility compressed air energy-efficiency programs.

Content type: Focus Report | Document ID: EDRP-F-27 | Author: Gregg Eisenberg