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Championing Transparency and Civic Engagement Worldwide
Highlights of successful programs in Africa, Central America, and Eastern Europe The premise of open government is straightforward and impactful: […]
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Science-Based Targets Offer an Effective Commitment to Climate Action
On October 19, 2015, the White House announced the commitment of 81 companies to take action on climate change by signing the American Business Act on Climate Pledge, an initiative that demonstrates “support for action on climate change and the conclusion of a climate change agreement in Paris that takes a strong step forward toward a low-carbon, sustainable future.”
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- Climate
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Smart Thermostats: Can You Teach an Old Thermostat New Tricks?
It’s no secret in the energy utility world: energy providers are facing many challenges, at the same time that changing technology and the ever-expanding availability of Big Data alter the playing field permanently. As utilities strive to meet aggressive energy savings targets while also strengthening their relationships with customers, many have considered smart thermostat programs for meeting these goals.
Homeowners in North America have already bought into the idea of smart thermostats, literally, with sales more than doubling in 2014 to 3.2 million, according to research from Berg Insight. Consumer motivations for adopting smart thermostat technology range from energy savings to increased comfort.
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- Energy
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Indiana: Smart thermostat pilot studies
A Cadmus study helped two Indiana utilities discover how smart thermostats save their customers money and energy
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- Energy
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A Costly Endeavor
Cadmus drinking water experts describe a case study of the estimated costs associated with providing potable water from Lake Waco, a drinking water supply in Central Texas that has experienced recurring nutrient-related algal blooms for decades.
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- Water
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Reflections on World Water Day
President and CEO Ian Kline speaks on the United Nations’ World Water Day and Cadmus’ commitment to sustainable supplies of clean water worldwide.
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- Water
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The Guide: “Energy Savings Plus Health”
Authors from Cadmus and the U.S. EPA explain EPA’s new “Energy Savings Plus Health: Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for School Building Upgrades Guide” in School Planning & Management.
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- Energy ,
- Public Health
Case Study
City of Portland: Green Investment Fund
How Cadmus helped a leading green city research the impact of innovative sustainable technologies
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- Energy
Case Study
California Investor-Owned Utilities: On-Bill Financing Evaluation
Cadmus applies industry expertise and 30 years in energy-efficiency program evaluation to provide guidance to California’s investor-owned utility financing programs
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- Energy
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Death Spirals and Other Things That Go Bump in the Night
In this article, written specially for the Association of Energy Services Professionals, Cadmus’ Brian Hedman looks back at the many new initiatives that rocked the energy world in 2014.
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- Energy
Case Study
NeighborWorks of Western Vermont: Impact Assessment
Cadmus’ research showed how Western Vermont’s H.E.A.T. Squad Program increased home energy retrofit uptake by 46 percent in Rutland County, Vermont.
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- Energy
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How do household energy savings change over time? These 3 cutting-edge charts will show you
The energy-behavior experts at Oracle review recent research that advances our understanding of the impact of home energy reports—including Cadmus white paper Long-Run Savings and Cost-Effectiveness of Home Energy Report Programs. Read more on Oracle’s blog.
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- Energy
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How PG&E Organized Its Financing Program Development
In this paper, presented at the 2014 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, co-authors from Cadmus and client Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) explain the unique financing program analysis tool they developed for analyzing energy-efficiency finance programs.
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- Energy