Spring 2011

Integrated: gas/electric energy efficiency programs◦ Statutory requirement◦ Whole building efficiency

Statewide: Same suite of programs across the state◦ ComEd, Ameren, Nicor, Peoples, North Shore◦ No cross subsidization◦ Avoid confusion and possible claims of

discrimination◦ Consistent approach◦ Simplified budgeting

Stakeholder input and first cycle experience Statutory requirements

◦ Savings Goals and Budget Restrictions◦ Cost Effectiveness◦ Sectors – Public (DCEO), Low Income◦ Integrated Gas and Electric Plan◦ Evaluation

Natural partnerships with state entities Position Illinois to meet the longer term

goals by developing a robust EE services industry

Flexibility to allow market response

Public Sector 65% (40%)◦ Local Governments◦ K-12 Schools◦ Community Colleges◦ Universities◦ State & Federal Facilities

Low Income 25%◦ New Construction◦ Gut Rehab◦ Weatherization

Technical Assistance 5%◦ Commercial Bldg Assessments◦ Design Assistance◦ Large Customer Management

Practices Assessments

Education & Training 5%◦ Building Codes◦ Building Operators/Owners◦ Design/Construction and HVAC

Replacement Industry

Program Year 2◦ DCEO’s Green Spring Sale◦ DCEO sponsored a Webinar for all Trade Ally’s to

outline the special sale incentives◦ Applications doubled in number

Program Year 3◦ Mid December to April 15 ◦ Lighting sale◦ Sale and trade ally partners brought in dozens of

applications during a traditionally slow period.

- Yoda

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