Zero Net Energy (ZNE) buildings are designed with greatly reduced energy loads so that over the course of a year their energy use can be completely met through on-site renewable energy generation.To be verified as ZNE construction by a utility’s energy efficiency...
During program implementation cycles, program and portfolio progress should be tracked against goals using metrics established during the portfolio planning stage. But what happens with a program’s findings when it’s time to wind a program down? As programs within a...
Delivering energy efficiency portfolio goals requires thousands of transactions across many stakeholders over extended periods of time. As such, timing is everything, and this is particularly true when creating a program pipeline to ensure that a portfolio has...
With appropriate planning, a program launch can serve as more than just an opportunity to meet energy or other goals. It is also a chance for organizations to start building a positive reputation for excellent customer service. Customer service is important because it...
REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA (January 17, 2022) – The City of Redlands, California recently completed upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. Work entailed a focus on energy efficiency, and the project resulted in a total energy savings of more than 1.5 million kWh/yr...
Building a successful portfolio of energy efficiency programs and projects begins with consideration of the end result. Portfolio administrators who start by identifying clear portfolio goals, as well as clear project and program level metrics for measuring the...