Technical Webinar Series

Hear the Minnesota approach to addressing two key issues related to Measure and Data Management:

1) Utilities and States with deep DSM experience and those new to DSM struggle to define, manage, and implement standard measure calculations. Whether a utility gets its measures from a statewide Technical Reference Manual (TRM), develops them internally, or gets them from a consultant, managing and implementing those standards is challenging and costly.

In this MEEA Technical Webinar, held on October 25, 2011, hear Ed Thomas of Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) and Tiger Adolf of Building Performance Institute (BPI) discuss  program implementation best practices for residential retrofit program managers to generate homeowner awareness, engage traditional and social media, recruit contractors to participate, motivate homeowners to take action, balance appeal of rebate vs. financing incentives, etc. 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched a new pilot within the ENERGY STAR program. “Most Efficient 2011” recognizes products that are the most energy-efficient in their categories among those that have earned the ENERGY STAR label. In 2011, refrigerators, clothes washers, televisions, and heating, cooling and ventilation equipment are included in the pilot.

How do we transform residential energy efficiency into a self-sustaining industry that doesn't require government and utility-funded rebates? Make it emotional. Through A/B testing with the Department of Energy and other market research, EnergySavvy has identified psychological triggers that get homeowners to buy into energy efficiency. 

MEEA  partnered with one of its Members, Rinnai, to offer an informational webinar on tankless water heating technology.  This webinar began with an overview of tankless water heaters for both residential and commercial applications and then cover the energy- and money-savings potential, common misconceptions with these technologies, and real-world applications for these products.  The webinar wrapped-up with a quick overview of Rinnais boiler and combination hot water-boiler systems.