by Jeff Ihnen | Jun 29, 2015 | Energy Rant
This week, I dive into something I have wanted to know more about for some time: efficiency program funding mechanisms. This post is based on a recent paper released by ACEEE, Valuing Efficiency: A Review of Lost Revenue Adjustment Mechanisms. Utilities must be...
by Jeff Ihnen | Feb 23, 2015 | Energy Rant
The ACEEE just released a study on energy efficiency programs delivered as games – gamification. At this stage of my career, I never dismiss something that works, for some people, as dumb. Gamification does not seem to be something I would be interested in as...
by Jeff Ihnen | Jan 19, 2015 | Energy Efficiency, Energy Rant
Last week, I received a late Christmas package in the form of an opportunity to throw a pitch for code compliance that would actually move the needle. This will be at the AESP National Conference in Orlando. I owe a substantial thank you to ACEEE for choosing papers...
by Jeff Ihnen | Dec 15, 2014 | Energy Efficiency, Energy Rant
This week’s post features a strong shot of irony. South Dakota ranks 49th of 51 jurisdictions (50 states plus the District of Columbia) in ACEEE’s 2014 Energy Efficiency Scorecard report, yet its citizens overwhelmingly support wind power. And when I say they...
by Jeff Ihnen | Aug 25, 2014 | Energy Efficiency, Energy Rant
I spent last week at ACEEE’s Summer Study for Buildings, and one topic area I maximumly followed was energy codes and code compliance. In past years, I would rank codes and standards second to the bottom, just above lighting for my priorities. The reason for my...
