Erica Myers co-wrote this piece for Forbes Magazine on why energy efficiency programs sometimes underdeliver and how these programs can change for the better, saving money and effort.
Erica says there are three main ways to improve energy efficiency programs:
1. Conduct ongoing testing and analysis of real programs in action through randomized controlled trials.
2. Programs should choose what to install based on real-world energy data and realized program performance.
3. Ensure programs are properly installed by investing in training and pay for workers.
Read the details in the full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ucenergy/2021/05/24/energy-efficiency-can-deliver-heres-how/