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An Earth Day Message from Ian Kline
Each year, the world observes Earth Day on April 22. Here at Cadmus, the dynamic and deeply interconnected nature of […]
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NEEP: Measuring Energy Savings from Commercial Refrigeration Retrofits
New empirical evidence from a Cadmus study shows commercial refrigeration measures could be the new low-hanging fruit.
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GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance
The adage “What gets measured gets managed” is never more true than when applied to greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting. Yet, with ever-evolving technologies and regulations, it is critical that measurement is done consistently and accurately. The GHG Protocol’s Scope 2 Guidance is an indispensable asset on that front.
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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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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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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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City of Portland: Green Investment Fund
How Cadmus helped a leading green city research the impact of innovative sustainable technologies
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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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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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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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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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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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National Grid: Light Up Your Library Campaign
Cadmus’ innovative grassroots outreach approach helped National Grid drive energy-efficiency program awareness.
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