Energy Efficiency 

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    Interview with Terrilyn Simmons

    Podcasts

    Sara Conzemius talks with Georgia Power’s Terrilyn Simmons about the utility’s efforts to promote energy efficiency, diversity, and the importance of…

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    Residential Nonparticipant Market Characterization and Barriers Study

    Case Studies

    ILLUME conducted primary research for the Massachusetts Program Administrators and EEAC to characterize Mass Save residential nonparticipants, investigate barriers to participation,…

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    Energy Efficiency Deserts

    Presentations

    Lisa Obear presents findings from her research with Liz Kelley and Amanda Maass exploring energy efficiency deserts in Metro Atlanta.

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    Are you Blockbuster in the Age of Netflix?

    Articles

    In this article, we take a closer look at how utilities can best position themselves to define their value to stay…

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    Non-English Speaker Benchmarking and Customer Journey

    Case Studies

    ILLUME conducted a benchmarking study and interviews for the Program Administrators to understand best practices for non-English outreach and to understand…

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    How To (NOT) Change A Light Bulb

    Articles

    On February 6th, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced their intent to ensure that Americans spend $12 billion more per year…

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  • HVAC Supplies
    Natural Gas Water Heating and HVAC Installer Research Report

    Reports

    In their NEEA report, Alex Dunn, Liz Kelley, Shannon Kahl, Amanda Maass, and Andrew Mielcarek share their observations about the supply…

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    Entrepreneurs: Tapping the Culture of Energy Efficiency in Small Businesses

    Articles

    My mother-in-law owned a small flower and gift shop in New Hampshire. She opened her doors in a historic building in…

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    Massachusetts Residential and Commercial Awareness

    Case Studies

    ILLUME conducted a statewide marketing survey of residential and commercial customers for the Program Administrators (process, market effects) to assess the…

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    Home Energy Report Savings Literature Review

    Reports

    Our team conducted a thorough review of research addressing the research question: What happens to energy savings when HER recipients no…

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    Finding Big Potential in Small Businesses

    White Papers

    Eileen Hannigan’s white paper shares how small businesses, which may have limited capital for large investments, are good candidates for low-cost…

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    Northwest Ductless Heat Pump Initiative: Market Progress Evaluation Report

    Reports

    This evaluation of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA) Ductless Heat Pump Initiative assesses the Initiative’s progress in meeting its market…

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