Industry Reports

National Action Plan For Energy Efficiency - Improving energy efficiency in our homes, businesses, schools, governments, and industries—which consume more than 70 percent of the natural gas and electricity usedin the country—is one of the most constructive, cost-effective ways to address the challenges of high energy prices, energy security and independence, air pollution, andglobal climate change.

U.S. Department of Energy - The Department of Energy is committed to reducing America's dependence on foreign oil and developing energy efficient technologies for buildings, homes, transportation, power systems and industry. The mission of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is to strengthen America's energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships that: enhance energy efficiency and productivity; bring clean, reliable and affordable energy technologies to the marketplace; and make a difference in the everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality of life.

Case Study: Austin Energy Residential Power Saver Program - This document is one of nine case studies conducted by the Best Practices Committee of the Home Performance Resource Center to examine government-run incentive programs that target residential energy efficiency retrofits and renewable power generation.

Case Study: Clean Energy Works Portland - This document is one of nine case studies conducted by the Best Practices Committee of the Home Performance Resource Center to examine government-run incentive programs that target residential energy efficiency retrofits and renewable power generation.

Case Study: New York Home Performance With Energy Star - This document is one of nine case studies conducted by the Best Practices Committee of the Home Performance Resource Center to examine government-run incentive programs that target residential energy efficiency retrofits and renewable power generation.

The Home Performance On Training and Workforce Development - This report is based on a study conducted by Elizabeth Redman on behalf of Efficiency First and the Home Performance Resource Center.

2010 Effiency First Workforce Survey - Efficiency First is a national nonprofit trade association representing more than 800 businesses and organizations involved in the Home Performance industry.