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News & Insights
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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…
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White Papers
This paper, written for ACEEE Summer Study 2024, will share the results of an expansive study focused on language-focused…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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Articles
As new technologies and devices are rapidly introduced to the market, a demand response ecosystem is emerging that provides…
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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…
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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…
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Case Studies
Many states, agencies, and utilities are entrusted with translating equity policies and goals into actionable strategies in their policies…
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Articles
We are living in a moment of transition as people are interacting with the grid, their utilities, and their…
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Articles
The Great Decarbonization
Articles
Our fourth volume of the ILLUME Magazine, “The Great Decarbonization,” is an inspirational collection of articles, interviews, and ideas…
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Articles
Big Data and Small Business
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Reports
NEEA hired ILLUME Advising to pursue two concurrent studies around water heater installers. The first was intended to focus…
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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…
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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…
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.