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We work with you to drive bold energy solutions that transform our economy, uplift communities, and enrich lives.
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Articles
There is no question we are living through an extraordinary moment. Every day, a new institution—built over decades—is being reshaped or…
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White Papers
In this whitepaper, written for ACEEE Summer Study 2024, we share promising practices around how jurisdictions can approach measuring equitable processes…
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White Papers
Engaging with Customers in Their Preferred Language
White Papers
This paper, written for ACEEE Summer Study 2024, will share the results of an expansive study focused on language-focused barriers and…
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White Papers
This whitepaper references research done for leading utilities across the U.S., highlighting the approaches and course corrections pioneering programs incorporated to…
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Case Studies
ILLUME conducted an ethnographic research study to explore the magnitude of installation challenges for heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) in cold-climate…
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Articles
Understanding Home Decision-Making
Articles
Residential buildings account for approximately 20% of energy consumption in the U.S. To achieve local, state, and federal decarbonization and electrification…
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Articles
As new technologies and devices are rapidly introduced to the market, a demand response ecosystem is emerging that provides utilities and…
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Case Studies
Rolling out dynamic pricing (or real-time pricing) rates is a challenge, but new rate designs will be increasingly necessary to address…
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Presentations
This presentation shows that despite having advantages, induction cooking has only a small share of the residential cooking market.
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Podcasts
A Tale of Two Engineers
Podcasts
In this podcast ILLUME Executive Vice President, Jes Rivas, interviews Senior Consultant and fellow Engineer, Nabila Huq. You’ll learn about Nabila’s…
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Case Studies
A Square Peg and a Round Hole
Case Studies
Many states, agencies, and utilities are entrusted with translating equity policies and goals into actionable strategies in their policies and programs.…
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Articles
We are living in a moment of transition as people are interacting with the grid, their utilities, and their energy use…
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Magazine Articles
The Great Decarbonization
Magazine Articles
Our fourth volume of the ILLUME Magazine, “The Great Decarbonization,” is an inspirational collection of articles, interviews, and ideas we believe…
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Magazine Articles
Big Data and Small Business
Magazine Articles
Using Data-Driven Models to Reveal Energy Savings Opportunities in an Underserved Customer Segment
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White Papers
Unlocking Just Transportation Electrification
White Papers
Unlocking Just Transportation Electrification: Addressing Barriers and Promoting Access in Underserved Communities
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Case Studies
Testing the Efficacy of Home Energy Reports
Case Studies
Drawing on statistical methods from biomedical research, ILLUME applied meta-analysis techniques to measure savings from home energy report (HER) programs to…
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Case Studies
Connecting with Communities
Case Studies
Expanding engagement to create more inclusive programs. With a novel and engaging research approach, ILLUME identified strategies for an electric utility…
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White Papers
Tunnel Vision
White Papers
The Impact of Ignoring Behavior in Technological Innovation. In this white paper presented at the ACEEE Summer Study 2022 Conference, the…
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Reports
In this evaluation of the Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program for San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) ILLUME took…
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Reports
In partnership with ERS and Dunsky, we share year 1 findings of National Grid’s EV Charging Station Program in MA. ILLUME…
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Webinars
We are excited to share with you an exclusive, ChangeMaker Q&A session featuring legal experts from Van Ness Feldman (VNF), renowned…
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News
We pioneered human-centered energy consulting. Now, we are poised to address a new era of energy transformation. After over a decade…
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Podcasts
Women Leaders in Energy
Podcasts
In this episode of Current, An Energy Podcast, we talk with inspiring women leaders and business owners in Energy. You’ll hear…
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Podcasts
Powering Partnerships
Podcasts
Listen to our new podcast episode where team members from ILLUME and Encolor discuss our new strategic partnership.
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Webinars
Energy Changemakers
Webinars
Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations (REEOs) play a pivotal role in enabling energy efficiency initiatives across the United States. In this webinar,…
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Conferences
ACEEE Summer Study 2024
Conferences
Let’s Connect at ACEEE in Pacific Grove, CA, August 4-9, 2024. ILLUME will have multiple team members attending and presenting at…
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White Papers
This paper summarizes the work the authors undertook to identify strategies and best practices to consider as part of an equitable…
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Articles
The Impact of Mentorship
Articles
In this blog series, we sit down with the mentors from ILLUME’s Mentorship Program to share their firsthand experiences, insights, and…
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Case Studies
Strategic Planning for a Decarbonized Future
Case Studies
ILLUME assists clients by offering strategic planning support to identify research, program designs, and technologies that align with utility and policy…
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Presentations
NECC: Inclusive Energy Codes
Presentations
In this talk given at the National Energy Codes Conference (NECC) 2024, Bahareh van Boekhold talks about Inclusive Energy Codes: Bridging…
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Presentations
Building Trust and Demonstrating Value
Presentations
In this presentation—given at the Utility Energy Forum (UEF) 2024 in Cambria, California—Executive Vice President, Jes Rivas will be speaking about…
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Presentations
Building Energy Codes: An Equity Framework
Presentations
Bahareh van Boekhold gave this presentation at NBI’s Getting to Zero Forum 2024. She presents on an equity framework for building…
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Presentations
NEUAC: ILSFA Small Residential Barriers
Presentations
Mallika Jayaraman, and co-presenters from Elevate and Illinois Power Agency (IPA), presented Removing Barriers to Residential Solar: Illinois Solar for All…
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Presentations
EFX24: Ramping Up Residential
Presentations
In this presentation given at the Efficiency Exchange 2024 (EFX24) Conference, Mallika talks about using human insights to enhance residential program…
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Case Studies
The ILLUME team led a research study to support the launch of SoCalREN’s new Food Desert Energy Efficiency Equity (FDEEE) program.
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Articles
Charged Up: EV Charger Installation
Articles
Transitioning to an electric vehicle (EV) can be a big leap, even for those of us who are in the industry.…
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Articles
ILLUME’s recent participation at the 2023 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) conference showcased Director Dr. Liz Kelley’s presentation on induction…
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Articles
Empowering Talent Through Mentorship
Articles
In 2023, ILLUME launched a formal mentorship program as a cornerstone of our commitment to fostering a culture of connection, professional…
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Reports
NEEA hired ILLUME Advising to pursue two concurrent studies around water heater installers. The first was intended to focus on observational…
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Conferences
AESP Annual 2024
Conferences
Are you planning to attend the AESP Annual 2024 Conference February 5-8, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas? ILLUME is a proud…
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Case Studies
Heat Pump and Integrated Controls Performance Review
Case Studies
Heat pumps are on the rise in the Northeast, with Massachusetts offering incentives for electrifying home heating and reducing reliance on…
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Articles
Embracing Complexity
Articles
The future of equitable service will require new modes of collaboration between utilities, communities, stakeholders, and government. Coordination around common terminology…
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Articles
The Gift of Connection
Articles
As we prepare to ring in 2024, ILLUME offers this blog, The Gift of Connection. In a world grappling with divisive…
Why Choose Us
A Different Approach
The ILLUME Way is our promise to you: to bring impactful strategies in a complex, ever-changing power sector. Together, we face an evolving landscape where technological, social, and policy shifts demand strategies that light a clear path forward. Our framework fosters decisive action, ensuring you don’t just adapt—you lead.
We illuminate the path toward a power sector that benefits us all.
THE WORK WE DO
Areas of Expertise
As energy specialists, ILLUME empowers utilities, regulators, and industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and accelerate innovation in the power sector. Through our data-driven, experience-informed consulting, we help you develop strategies that endure administrative, technological, and market shifts.
THE HEART OF OUR COMPANY
Meet Our People
At ILLUME, we co-create a resilient power industry with you. One that addresses your long-term sustainability goals and the social imperatives of our time. We help you fuel human dreams so that everyone thrives in our energy future.
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Ah Ra Cho
Senior Consultant
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Alexandra Dunn
Senior Director
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Alyssa Price
Managing Consultant – Engineer
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Andie Gemme
Consultant
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Andrew Mielcarek
Managing Consultant
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Anne Dougherty
Founder & Co-Owner
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Bahareh van Boekhold
Senior Managing Consultant
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Becca Cevilla
Senior Managing Consultant
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Carolyn Rider
Production and Proposal Manager
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Dave Chamillard
Senior Graphic Designer
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Don Smith
Vice President – Finance, HR, IT
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Eileen Hannigan
Vice President – Talent Development
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Emily H. Morris
Managing Consultant
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Emma Weaver
Senior Managing Consultant
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Erin Harper
Managing Consultant
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Gita Subramony
Senior Managing Consultant
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Goldie Christensen
Consultant – Marketing and Business Development
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Jes Rivas
Executive Vice President
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Joe Kramer
Senior Consultant
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Julene Landaburu Ibarra
Analyst
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Julia Mann
Analyst
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Katie Evans
Senior Consultant
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Kimberly Jaeger Johnson
Managing Consultant
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Krista Mobley
Senior Analyst
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Kristen Dong
Senior Consultant
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Latisha Younger-Canon
Principal
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Laura Schauer
Executive Vice President
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Leigh Michael
Senior Director
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Lindsay Rheinheimer
Administrative Assistant
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Lisa Qu
Consultant
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Liz Kelley
Senior Director
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Maass
Managing Consultant
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Madeline Thompson
Contracts and Procurement Manager
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Maggie Roma
Senior Managing Consultant
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Mallika Jayaraman
Senior Managing Consultant
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Marilla Yaggie
Director
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Matt Haffner
Senior Data Scientist
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Michael Seronde
Senior Analyst
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Miriam Stein
Senior Analyst
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Mitt Jones
Senior Managing Consultant
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Nabila Huq
Senior Consultant
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Pace Goodman
Senior Director
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Sara Conzemius
Founder & Co-Owner
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Sergio Olalla Ubierna
Senior Consultant
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Shannon Kahl
Director
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Tabitha Munson
Consultant
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Xijun Zhang
Senior Consultant
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Yasmeen Chánes
Talent and Engagement Manager