• Renewable Energy Program Design, Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC)

    In 2007, the Maine Legislature established a renewable energy rebate for residential solar electric and solar hot water systems. An imbalance in the program delivery indicated the need for program re-design. Summit Blue Consulting was hired to assist the MPUC with a comprehensive program re-design, rulemaking development, and stakeholder facilitation. Read more

  • Program Design & Regulatory Support, Tucson Electric Power (TEP)

    In 2007, Tucson Electric Power (TEP), a nationally recognized leader in the delivery of ENERGY STAR home programs, decided to quickly expand their energy efficiency portfolio to comprehensively address efficiency opportunities in other sectors, including natural gas programs for an affiliated utility. Summit Blue Consulting was hired to provide leadership and guidance on the overall portfolio design and development. Read more

  • Energy Efficiency/Peak Demand Reduction (EE/PDR) Action Plan and Market Potential Assessment, AEP Ohio

    In 2008, Ohio passed comprehensive energy legislation creating an energy efficiency portfolio standard that included financial penalties for failing to achieve efficiency and demand savings goals. The law directs Ohio electric utilities to implement energy efficiency programs to achieve cumulative energy savings of 22.2% as a percent of sales by the end of 2025. Read more