Best Practices in Multifamily Retofit Programs
An extensive best practices white paper and three case studies on residential multifamily retrofit programs. [March 2012] View the reports
California Contractors Survey
A survey of contractor assessments of the Energy Upgrade California program as of August 2011. n extensive best practices white paper and three case studies on residential multifamily retrofit programs. [August 2011] View the survey results document.
Retrofit Program Best Practices Project
The Best Practices Committee of the Home Performance Resource Center developed this series of reports to aid program managers, program designers and policymakers in the design and implementation of successful home energy retrofit programs. The series includes nine case studies analyzing state and local energy retrofit programs, and four sets of best practices recommendations focusing on the areas of finance and incentives, marketing, workforce development and business models. [March 2010]
Case Studies:
- Austin Energy Residential Power Saver Program
- Berkeley FIRST
- Boulder, Colorado
- Clean Energy Works Portland
- Long Island Green Homes
- New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
- New York Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
- Palm Desert, California
- Sonoma County Energy Independence Program
Best Practices White Paper
Summary of best practices recommendations developed from the nine case studies
Finance and Incentives Recommendations
How programs should structure audit incentives; how retrofit incentives can best increase consumer demand; the most effective kinds of financing structures; considerations for programs in small vs. large areas
Marketing Recommendations
Marketing strategies for launching residential retrofit programs; long-term marketing strategies; how marketing campaigns can increase audit-to-retrofit conversion rates; considerations for designing marketing campaigns
Workforce Development Recommendations
Increasing worker awareness and interest in the industry; how to conduct worker training programs; how training programs can promote quality work; strategies for maximizing job creation and long-term, sustainable employment
Business Models Recommendations
Designing programs that encourage private investment in growing the market and expanding industry capacity; allowing for innovation in technology and business models; creating and maintaining industry standards; considerations regarding the auditor-contractor relationship
