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New Evidence on Energy Education Effectiveness. Jackie Berger 2008 ACI Home Performance Conference April 8, 2008. Presentation Outline. Description of Program and Evaluation Study Motivation Study Results Conclusion Future research. 3. PECO LIURP – Program and Evaluation. 4.
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New Evidence on Energy Education Effectiveness Jackie Berger 2008 ACI Home Performance Conference April 8, 2008
Presentation Outline • Description of Program and Evaluation • Study Motivation • Study Results • Conclusion • Future research 3
Program Description • PECO LIURP – Low Income Usage Reduction Program • Run by utilities in PA • PUC requires annual evaluation • Education and energy efficiency measures • Baseload and heating jobs 5
Survey Research Methodology • Stratification for sample selection • Job type • Electric baseload – only CFLs • Gas heating – only CFLs on electric side • Electric supplemental heat • Used at the time of service delivery • Not used at the time of service delivery 9
Survey Research Methodology • Stratification for sample selection • Energy Savings • Removed top and bottom 5% in each of 4 groups • Divided each group into top, middle, and bottom savers 10
Savings by Reports on Education Provided and Actions Taken 18
Summary • Expected relationships found • Energy education provided • Attention to follow-up materials • Behavior changes • Hours of CFL usage • Energy education ratings • Usage and bill savings 33
Conclusion • New evidence for • Impact of energy education on energy usage • Accuracy of customer reports • Energy education quality • Changes in energy use behavior • Need larger sample size!! 34
Contact Jackie Berger Director of Program Evaluation APPRISE 32 Nassau Street, Suite 200 Princeton, NJ 08542 609-252-8009 Jackie-berger@appriseinc.org 35