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Can HP programs afford to keep subsidizing all these free-riders?
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First some facts:1. The ARRA bubble era is over. Efficiency First has a webinar coming up next…Continue

Tags: performance, home, Energy, Star, Upgrade

Started this discussion. Last reply by tedkidd Sep 13, 2012.

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Tom Conlon replied to Tracy & Matt's discussion Does a professional Multifamily Market Study exist? in the group Multifamily Buildings

"Although focused primarily on California, we've posted a number of multifamily technical reports, case studies, and videos that I hope you will find useful: http://energydesignresources.com/buildings/homes.aspx In addition, you can also try…"

Dec 27, 2012

Tom Conlon joined Norm Bourassa's group

Multifamily Buildings

For too long there has been relatively little EE focus on multifamily, but some new programs have recently started. This group gives us a venue to share our experiences on cost effective audit & retrofit strategies and analysis tool needs.See More

Dec 27, 2012

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Tom Conlon commented on Glen Gallo's blog post Building Science is not really science

"Good post Glen, and extra points for the provocative title! Of course there are plenty of actual scientists busily researching how best to optimize building (including home) performance.(You make this clear in your follow-up.) However, you're…"

Nov 8, 2012

Tom Conlon replied to Paul Raymer's discussion Protecting presentations in the group Trainers and Mentors

"Paul, you said, "when I am asked to put on a training." This makes it sound like you are funding your curriculum development out of your own resources and giving away free lectures. We sometimes develop content on speculation (planning to…"

Nov 1, 2012

Tom Conlon joined Tom White's group

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Share your experience with different training and mentoring methods. Learn about new training tools, certifications and training programs.See More

Nov 1, 2012

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Tom Conlon replied to Adin Maynard's discussion Realtor and Lender networking value for HERS raters?

"I think you are smart to be skeptical about this. Most Realtors are highly 'value conscious', and to date most raters just haven't been able to demonstrate enough of a value proposition beyond the range of services offered by…"

Oct 25, 2012

Tom Conlon replied to James McGarvey's discussion Mini Split Heat Pumps

"Wow, 93% is an overwhelmingly positive endorsement of this technology. Thanks Linda for your close(r) read! - Tom"

Oct 24, 2012

Tom Conlon replied to James McGarvey's discussion Mini Split Heat Pumps

"Here's another new study on mini-splits. 59% of customers who had them installed would recommend to a friend, and table #4 on page 6 has some interesting market share stats. "

Oct 9, 2012

Tom Conlon replied to James McGarvey's discussion Mini Split Heat Pumps

"The last I heard about Friedrich, DOE had referred three of their room A/C models to EPA for enforcement after failing to meet Energy Star requirements. Has anybody heard anything more about this? This doesn't necessarily say anything…"

Sep 24, 2012

Tom Conlon replied to James McGarvey's discussion Mini Split Heat Pumps

"Though I am not personally familiar with these newest super-high SEER models, mini-splits are certainly a mature technology, just unfamiliar to us in the US. These were predominant in Jamaica when we studied the A/C industry there in…"

Sep 18, 2012

Tom Conlon replied to Dave Robinson's discussion Can We PLEASE Stop Calling Them “Ductless” in the group 1000 Home Challenge

"Great update Dave! So you traded humidity for grand-kids? I'm afraid that might happen to me someday too (both our girls are in colleges Back East). Were your ears burning? Danny Parker and I were talking up your "hybrid" mini-split…"

Sep 13, 2012

Tom Conlon joined David Eggleton's group

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Linda Wigington distinguished between deep retrofits & deep energy reductions, thus expanding the range of strategies & tactics from which we might propose when engaging with people, the ones who choose.See More

Sep 13, 2012

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tedkidd replied to Tom Conlon's discussion Can HP programs afford to keep subsidizing all these free-riders?

"Hi Matt, thanks for engaging the conversation! Since incentive must be defined and paid up front to arrive at net cost for the consumer, it would be based upon predicted. The rest of your question could fill volumes. In…"

Sep 13, 2012

Matt Stern replied to Tom Conlon's discussion Can HP programs afford to keep subsidizing all these free-riders?

"Ted, When you say pay incentives based upon energy saved, do you mean predicted energy savings or actualized energy savings? In either case, what is your experience adn/or thoughts on selling around performance savings based incentives; and…"

Sep 13, 2012

tedkidd replied to Tom Conlon's discussion Can HP programs afford to keep subsidizing all these free-riders?

"I think performance guarantees in small scale is a very expensive proposition. Like spending $20 for a 3 year warrantee on a toaster. What doesn't disproportionally add cost but provides the same and possibly more confidence at the consumer…"

Sep 10, 2012

Tom Conlon replied to Tom Conlon's discussion Can HP programs afford to keep subsidizing all these free-riders?

"I like this renewed focus on savings actually delivered (what evaluators and policy wonks like to call "ex post" impacts). I've always been surprised more residential contractors aren't willing to guarantee the performance of…"

Sep 10, 2012

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