Research and Reports

While HPC generally supports policy statements defined in bullets one, five, and six of RESNET’s Proposed Data Access Policy, we believe that this proposed data access policy overall is too restrictive and does sufficiently or comprehensively address the industry’s need for data on HERS rated homes. Therefore, instead of commenting on each point in the policy, HPC offers three general recommendations to inform the development of a more comprehensive data access policy.

Energy Efficiency/Demand Response programs have been demonstrated in numerous state and national studies to be lowest cost, most predictable and most immediate method to reduce energy demand while at the same time creating local jobs, providing opportunities for small business energy efficiency entrepreneurs and also providing health and comfort benefits to consumers and lower utility rates in the long term. We salute the legislature, the Governor and the Nevada Public Utilities Commission for initiating this Rulemaking Docket and energy efficiency planning process that will make Nevada a national leader in energy efficiency technology deployment, business development and also increase the reliability and security of Nevada’s energy system moving forward.

HPC believes that the economic conclusions presented in the Short Testimony cite no study or analysis that contradicts this generally accepted and recognized principle of energy supply and demand. Furthermore, Energy Efficiency/ Demand Response programs have been demonstrated in numerous state and national studies to be lowest cost, most predictable and most immediate method to reduce energy demand while at the same time creating local jobs and providing health and comfort benefits to consumers. All 50 states implement a suite of Energy Efficiency/Demand Response programs citing research supporting the economic case for demand response and energy efficiency.

As public utility commissions gather to discuss policies and programs that regulate how energy is used and moved in America, HPC releases its report, A Policymaker’s Guide to Incorporating Existing Homes into Carbon Reduction Strategies and Clean Power Plan Compliance to policymakers outlining key ways in which existing homes are a key aspect to carbon reductions strategies, with details on how they complement the Clean Power Plan (CPP). Along with providing a succinct and educational overview of how the residential community fits into the CPP, HPC solidifies why it is imperative that residential energy efficiency become an integral part of state carbon regulation strategies.

To ensure that a home’s green and/or energy efficient features and equipment are taken into account during an appraisal, it is important to document the home’s energy efficiency features in a standard format.

Overview & Introduction of Developing Your Test for the 2017 NARUC Summer Policy Summit 1. Principles 2. Resource Value Framework 3. Developing Resource Value Test 4. Relationship to Traditional Tests Secondary Tests Cost Effectiveness Testing

The Building Performance Association commented in support of EPA’s work on carbon regulations and the cost-effective use of energy efficiency to support not only carbon reduction but also job creation and economic growth.

Brian T. Castelli, President & CEO of the Building Performance Association, along with Stephen Cowell, President of E4TheFuture; Tom Carter, Executive Director of Efficiency First and Larry Zarker, CEO of the Building Performance Institute (BPI) testify in front of the House Appropriations Committee: Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development offering our collective support for DOE’s residential efficiency programs and initiatives.

As advocates for residential energy efficiency, the Building Performance Association is writing today to emphasize that promoting energy efficiency policies in existing homes is a key aspect to carbon reductions strategies and to bring your attention to a Report we released last week A Policymaker’s Guide to Incorporating Existing Homes into Carbon Reduction Strategies and Clean Power Plan Compliance. This report outlines ways in which existing homes are a key aspect to carbon reductions strategies, with details on how they complement the Clean Power Plan (CPP) and how it is imperative that residential energy efficiency become an integral part of state and local carbon regulation strategies.

The Building Performance Association’s general comments on Public Service Commission Cases 9153, 9154, 9155, 9156, 9157, 9362 and general comments on the 1st Half of 2016 seek to highlight three fundamental issues that should inform the Commission as it continues to develop energy efficiency guidance for Maryland’s utilities and formulate a three-year strategic plan.

HPC and EF thank the EPA for this opportunity to provide comment on the CEIP. This important program has the opportunity to help transform the way that save energy in this country and give homeowners the opportunity to be a part of American’s clean energy solution.

From Market Innovation Forum 2015