Market Characterization

  • Hpwh.adoption
    Addressing Challenges in Heat Pump Water Heater Adoption

    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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  • Eliminating energy program participation barriers
    Eliminating Energy Program Participation Barriers

    Case Studies

    An ILLUME study reveals that homeowners are nearly 20% more likely than renters to be aware of their utility’s energy efficiency…

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  • Barriers Study
    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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  • Mc Sb Research 3
    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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  • 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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    Language Needs Assessment

    Case Studies

    ILLUME assessed language barriers, communication preferences and needs, and expectations around language services of Korean and Vietnamese communities in the Atlanta…

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  • Sign Posts
    Statewide Commercial Behavior Segmentation and Potential Study

    Case Studies

    ILLUME conducted a statewide Commercial Behavior Segmentation and Potential Study to measure the technical and human potential of energy-saving behavior changes…

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