All Things Energy

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    A Square Peg and a Round Hole: Advancing Affordability, Access, and Resiliency

    Case Studies

    Many states, agencies, and utilities are entrusted with translating policies and goals into actionable strategies. In this case study, ILLUME shares…

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    Volume 4: 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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  • Balancing.Equity.FW
    Balancing Your Priority Population Framework

    Articles

    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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  • Jobs.To.Be.Done
    There Are Jobs To Be Done: How Journey Mapping Can Move Us Past Experiences To Opportunity

    Magazine Articles

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  • Unpacking the Utilitys Value
    Unpacking the Utility’s Value in a Time of Climate Shocks

    Magazine Articles

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    Workforce Development After the Pandemic

    Magazine Articles

    Workforce develop is the key to a sustainable economy and climate. How can we broaden our approach for greater success?

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  • Reorienting.Towards.Equity
    Reorienting How We Approach Program Design for Communities

    Articles

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  • Setting.The.Table
    Setting the Table for Change

    Magazine Articles

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  • Big.Data.small.Business
    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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  • New.York.Leans.into.Equity.Focused
    New York Leans Into Community-Focused Climate Goals

    Case Studies

    Disadvantaged communities face numerous barriers when accessing clean energy and climate adaptation services. To overcome these barriers, NYSERDA enlisted ILLUME to…

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    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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    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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    Evaluating Workforce Programs

    White Papers

    In this white paper, we share research conducted for the state of Connecticut. This study reviewed programs in place within Connecticut…

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  • Basics.for.Innovation
    Basics for Innovation

    Magazine Articles

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  • NY.Disadvanted.Comms
    Supporting New York’s Disadvantaged Communities’ Goals

    Magazine Articles

    In New York State, ILLUME is using our ground truthing strategy to identify vulnerable communities, uncover what people in those communities…

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  • Island.Innovation
    Isolated but Innovative: Learning from Islands

    Magazine Articles

    Learn how Puerto Rico and other islands have deployed technologies like microgrids, solar, and storage to meet their renewable energy goals…

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    The Road Ahead

    Podcasts

    What is in store for the energy industry in 2021? Join ILLUME Co-Founders Anne Dougherty and Sara Conzemius as they reflect…

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    What’s in Store for the Energy Industry in 2021?

    Articles

    To jump-start the economy in 2021, the Biden administration will rededicate the federal government to fighting climate change and make unprecedented…

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  • Growing.with.the.change
    Inclusive Leadership, Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement

    Webinars

    Join us as we look back at the events of 2020 and how they have inspired us to create space for…

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    Energy Jobs, COVID-19, and the Moving Forward Act

    Podcasts

    We revisit our webinar on Energy Contractor Networks following the passing of the Moving Forward Act, enacted to bring relief after…

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  • 10.07.22 Digital Divide Webinar
    The Digital Divide: A Webinar

    Webinars

    ILLUME convenes voices in utilities, education, and human services to frame the conversation as utilities and program administrators explore connectivity, tech…

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    Impact Evaluation Considerations In Light of COVID-19

    Webinars

    Eileen Hannigan moderates a discussion on how massive shifts in energy use patterns have us rethinking everything from baselines to alternative metrics for…

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  • ILLUME MAGAZINE
    Volume 1: Opportunity in Disruption

    Magazine Articles

    More than five years ago, Anne and Sara were strategizing, visioning, and planning for what their yet-to-be-named dream would be. They…

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    Whimsey and (Energy) Wonks

    Articles

    This year at the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) 28th National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, ILLUME is engaging in…

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