- Defining program scope (regional, state, utility system, targeted
electric distribution circuits)and objectives (market
transformation, resource acquisition, economic value,
customer service, distributional equity)
- Devising and packaging technical,financial, marketing, and delivery
strategies to maximize program energy, economic and environmental
savings
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- Characterizing costs and performance of efficiency and
renewable technologies
- Estimating achievable market penetration and participant savings\
- Setting program performance goals
- Projecting program resource savings
- Program budgeting
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- Developing, applying and supporting use of cost-effectiveness
screening tools to demonstrate economic value of programs and
particular projects.
- Valuing and integrating projected program savings and costs into
supply planning and acquisition
- Developing, overseeing,conducting, and reviewing evaluation
of program results and market research
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- Development of management performance goals for meeting program
objectives
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Assisting program management with development of implementation plans
and procedures to meet and exceed program performance goals
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Supporting business development for commercial and industrial customers
and trade allies (e.g., vendors, architects/engineers)
- Establishing methods and assumptions for estimating and tracking
program savings
- Providing decision support in staffing and contracting
(job descriptions, recruiting, contractor scope of work).
- Reporting of program progress and outcomes.
- Quality assurance planning and execution
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- Expert testimony and advice on regulatory policy for efficiency
and renewable investments
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Support in regulatory review and approval of efficiency and renewable
program plans and results
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Formulation and support of cost recovery and program performance
incentives
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