Programs and Strategies for Energy Access

Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors are seeking to advance energy access for individuals and communities facing challenges.  Below is a selection of efforts illustrating the actions program sponsors are taking, from changing operations and strategy to promoting workforce development, reducing the upfront cost of energy efficiency upgrades and electrification, and engaging with different communities. These examples work to reduce energy usage, serve overburdened or underserved communities, and are replicable.

Programs

Residential

Residential programs help customers to identify areas of inefficiency in their homes and to access energy-efficient upgrades at low- or no cost to improve comfort and energy performance.

Commercial

Commercial programs help improve business operations while reducing energy usage or inefficiency and advancing decarbonization efforts at a reduced cost.

Workforce and Enterprise Development

Workforce and Enterprise Development programs help train professionals in the energy industry and connect potential employees and employers.

Uncovered Costs

Some residential or commercial programs may have costs that are not covered by an energy efficiency program. Programs incorporating inclusive utility investment and external funding streams may offer customers a way to get upgrades with non-debt models or no upfront costs.