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    Key Takeaways from Executive Actions & Energy Industry Trends

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    Thank you for joining us for the second session in our ongoing webinar series on the evolving energy landscape under the…

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    Unstable Governance, Uncertain Markets: The Business Costs of Federal Disinvestment

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    In today’s global and national economy, businesses—especially those in capital-intensive industries like energy, infrastructure, and transportation—thrive on stability, predictability, and long-term…

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    The Necessity of Common Leadership in Extraordinary Times

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    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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    The Impact of Mentorship

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    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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    Charged Up: EV Charger Installation

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    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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    Rethinking Energy Efficiency Programs for Cooking Electrification

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    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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    Empowering Talent Through Mentorship

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    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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    Understanding Home Decision-Making

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    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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    Embracing Complexity

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    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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    Integrating New Technologies Into the Ecosystem of Demand Response

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    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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    The Gift of Connection

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    As we prepare to ring in 2024, ILLUME offers this blog, The Gift of Connection. In a world grappling with divisive…

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    The Climate Change Case for Public Transit

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    Approximately 85% of greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector come from the surface transportation system. The use of public transportation…

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    Rocky Mountain Utility Exchange 2023

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    States, agencies, and utilities are advancing equity in their policies, programs, and services. By doing so, they are empowered to intertwine…

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    Exploring Distributed Solar Disparities

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    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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    A Systems Approach: Defining Energy Burden and Determining How to Treat It

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    As regulators demand more benefits from clean energy investments go to disadvantaged and low-to-moderate income communities, program administrators need to increasingly…

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    Balancing Your Equity Framework

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    A groundswell of energy equity and justice legislation contain guidelines for more equitable processes and outcomes. What are states considering in…

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    Basics for Innovation: How Evaluation Fundamentals Can Spur Innovation

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    The Need For Speed: Evaluation as an Emerging Opportunities Accelerator

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    Reorienting How We Approach Program Design for Communities

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    Setting the Table for Change: Why Effective Translation is Like Throwing a Memorable Dinner Party

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    Groundhog Day – Past, Present, and Future

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    Each year, I approach the day with some hope of an early spring, mixed with trepidation if the rodent in question…

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    The Gift of Vulnerability

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    Humans are born innately curious. As children, we ask why to learn new things about ourselves and our surroundings and to…

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    Journey to the ILLUME-iverse

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    The journey to ILLUME looks different for each team member. For some, their technical expertise and passion for solving environmental issues…

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    (Re)investing in Community: How Communities & Tools are Reshaping Energy Investments

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    Local and state governments are passing legislation that prioritizes environmental justice (EJ) and climate justice (CJ) communities in climate, energy, and…

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