Energy Efficiency Program Design Framework
Design energy efficiency programs with validated savings projections and implementation roadmaps
What You Can Do
You can structure energy efficiency programs from baseline establishment through full implementation planning. The framework guides you through savings calculation methodologies, financial modeling, stakeholder engagement strategies, and sector-specific program design. You'll produce defensible programs that integrate market incentives, participant behavior analysis, operational constraints, and regulatory requirements into unified implementation strategies that achieve measurable savings targets.
Features
Develop rigorous methodologies for measuring energy consumption baselines and quantifying achievable efficiency savings across customer segments
Build detailed financial cases showing program ROI, participant incentive structures, and utility cost recovery mechanisms
Apply pre-built frameworks for commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal programs tailored to market conditions
Create business cases and engagement roadmaps that secure buy-in from utility leadership, regulators, participants, and vendors
Produce phased implementation timelines with milestone definitions, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies
Define KPIs, savings tracking methodologies, and evaluation protocols for regulatory compliance and program optimization
Embed programs within broader energy strategy and grid management objectives
Generate program design documents meeting utility commission filing requirements and shareholder reporting standards
Example Output
Example 1: Commercial Program Design
- Sector focus: Office buildings 5,000-50,000 sq ft
- Baseline consumption: 12-15 kWh/sq ft/year
- Achievable savings: 15-25% (18-37.5 kWh/sq ft/year)
- Key measures: HVAC optimization, lighting retrofit, controls commissioning
- Incentive structure: $0.40/kWh first-year savings
- Estimated participation: 35% of eligible buildings by year 3
- Program cost: $4.2M over 3 years | ROI: 2.8x
Example 2: Residential Weatherization Program
- Target: Single-family homes in cold climate
- Baseline: 8,500 kWh/year heating
- Savings potential: 20-30% (1,700-2,550 kWh/year)
- Primary measures: Air sealing, insulation, heat pump conversion
- Incentive: $2,500 rebate + 0% financing
- Implementation phases: Pilot (100 homes) → Expansion (500/year)
- Participant acquisition cost: $850 | Lifetime savings per home: $12,400
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file: Complete framework with step-by-step program design methodology
- Program design templates: Sector-specific worksheets for commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal programs
- Baseline & savings calculation framework: Methodology guide and spreadsheet models for establishing baselines and quantifying savings
- Financial modeling toolkit: Cost-benefit analysis templates, incentive structure calculators, and ROI modeling tools
- Stakeholder engagement checklist: Stakeholder mapping matrix, business case narrative templates, and regulatory filing checklists
Who It's For
- Energy efficiency program managers — Designing new utility or municipal efficiency portfolios
- Energy engineers — Developing sector-specific programs for commercial, residential, or industrial customers
- Utility planners — Integrating demand-side management into integrated resource planning
- Regulatory affairs specialists — Preparing program designs for utility commission filings and shareholder presentations
- Municipal sustainability directors — Creating municipal energy efficiency initiatives and financing strategies
Best For
- Developing comprehensive energy efficiency program designs from baseline to implementation
- Creating defensible savings projections and financial business cases for regulatory review
- Designing sector-specific programs tailored to commercial, residential, industrial, or municipal markets
- Building stakeholder alignment strategies and business case narratives for leadership approval
- Establishing performance metrics, evaluation frameworks, and compliance documentation for utility programs
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