Efficiency

Energy efficiency programs involve:
 * Defining program scope (regional, state, utility system, targeted electric distribution circuits)and objectives (market transformation, resource acquisition, economic value, customer service, distributional equity)
 * Devising and packaging technical,financial, marketing, and delivery strategies to maximize program energy, economic and environmental savings
 * Characterizing costs and performance of efficiency and renewable technologies
 * Estimating achievable market penetration and participant savings\
 * Setting program performance goals
 * Projecting program resource savings
 * Program budgeting
    

 * Developing, applying and supporting use of cost-effectiveness screening tools to demonstrate economic value of programs and particular projects.
 * Valuing and integrating projected program savings and costs into supply planning and acquisition
 * Developing, overseeing,conducting, and reviewing evaluation of program results and market research
    

 * Development of management performance goals for meeting program objectives
 * Assisting program management with development of implementation plans and procedures to meet and exceed program performance goals
 * Supporting business development for commercial and industrial customers and trade allies (e.g., vendors, architects/engineers)
 * Establishing methods and assumptions for estimating and tracking program savings
 * Providing decision support in staffing and contracting (job descriptions, recruiting, contractor scope of work).
 * Reporting of program progress and outcomes.
 * Quality assurance planning and execution


 * Expert testimony and advice on regulatory policy for efficiency and renewable investments
 * Support in regulatory review and approval of efficiency and renewable program plans and results
 * Formulation and support of cost recovery and program performance incentives