Weatherization Program Evaluation in Vermont Presented by Jules Junker Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity

Weatherization Program Evaluation in Vermont Evaluation Experience Overview of the Vermont Process 2007 Evaluation Impacts Update Results Using the Results Evaluation Benchmarks Lessons Learned and Future Plans

Evaluation Experience 1993 Impact Evaluation 1995 Impact Evaluation 1997 Impact Evaluation 1999 Impact Evaluation 2001 Impact Evaluation 2007 Evaluation Impacts Update

Overview of the Vermont Process 1995, Implemented Database System Job Cost Data - Material & Labor Categories Collect Pre & Post WX Fuel Consumption Send Fuel & Job Cost Data to Evaluator Evaluator Runs Prism & Compiles Report

2007 Evaluation Impacts Update Average Space Heating Savings 21.6% Energy Efficiency Measures SIR 1.98 All Measures SIR 1.53 Non-energy Impacts SIR 3.51 Energy & Non-energy Impacts SIR 5.03

Using the Results Marketing, Public Relations Feedback to Auditors & Crews Spot Regional Patterns True up Audit Savings Estimates Focus Monitoring

Evaluation Benchmarks Who Is Your Audience? Must be Meaningful Consistency Helps

Lessons Learned Planning Ahead Eliminates Heartburn Can Be Done At A Reasonable Cost Considering Short Term Metering Approach

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