Summit Blue’s program design and implementation practice area focuses on assisting electric and natural gas utilities with the design, start-up, and implementation of energy efficiency, demand response, and renewable energy programs. The firm is passionate about assisting clients with the design and implementation of best-in-class programs to achieve energy savings goals. Summit Blue’s approach is to incorporate tried and true program approaches, as well as innovative delivery models and emerging technologies to ensure programs are both positioned for immediate success and prepared for evolving market conditions.
Summit Blue takes savings estimates, incremental costs, and measure lifetimes seriously, resulting in program plans that have a lower probability of evaluation risk. By conducting rigorous engineering analysis and focusing on technical accuracy, the firm ensures evaluation-grade results.
Summit Blue prides itself in developing program design plans and implementation strategies that have the highest probability of success based on real-world experience with an eye toward the future. The firm has assisted numerous clients with the full-scale design and start-up of their DSM programs. Typically, these engagements span multiple years, allowing for the development of a genuine partnership between the client and the consultants. From the initial planning stages of seeking regulatory approval to the full scale launch of DSM programs, our goal is to become a trusted advisor to assist clients in achieving energy savings goals.
Our core competencies in this practice area include:
- Energy Efficiency, Demand Response and Renewable Program Design, Regulatory Approval and Testimony
- Energy Efficiency, Demand Response, and Renewable Program Implementation Support
- Implementation Contractor Selection, RFP Development and Contract Administration
- Deemed Savings, Energy Modeling Analysis, Benefit/Cost Analysis and Incremental Cost Research
- Program Marketing, Market Research and Market Characterization
To learn more about Summit Blue's program design and implementation practice area, please contact practice area lead Toben Galvin at tgalvin@summitblue.com.
