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Does anyone know of smaller utilities that use of inverted rates to promote energy efficiency? Berea (KY) Municipal Utility is considering and would like examples? Thanks.

In a 2006 survey conducted by Schiller Consulting, Inc, many utilities report using several EM&V protocol or guideline documents to plan for and conduct program evaluations. Which do you rely on? And which savings databases or published evaluations do you use to determine savings estimates?

How much does your utility spend on EM&V, in terms of percent of total efficiency budgets?

How Will the Upcoming Lighting Standards Changes Affect Your Energy Conservation Programs?

On April 29th, at 2:00 PM EST, CEEP will host a webinar where industry experts will answer your questions about gearing up for 2012 when new federal minimum standards for lighting will take effect.

The new standards may make it difficult for utilities employing traditional program approaches (like CFL giveaways or incentives to encourage customers to replace incandescent bulbs) to meet energy savings goals.

HOME STAR – nicknamed “Cash for Caulkers” – is a proposed federal program that would provide direct incentives to homeowners who invest in improving the energy efficiency of their homes. HOME STAR is likely to provide new savings opportunities for some systems and their customers. Learn more and join in the discussion below about how HOME STAR would affect your utility.

What is the best way to introduce time-based pricing to customers? Did your utility perform outreach and education to better acquaint customers to the program? What are some other strategies you used to facilitate the transition?