1 Measuring What Matters – Looking ahead, what data must we have to succeed? NEET Workgroup #1 Report Co-Chairs: Massoud Jourabch and Mary Smith Executive Committee Meeting, Oct. 3, 2008 Challenge

2 Defining “data” for EE resource Forecasting, conservation potential assessment, acquisition goals Tracking market trends for this decentralized resource Determining interventions required: planning, design and development of programs and services Implementation at lots of ‘levels’, by many entities Performance feedback, evaluation and optimization Process

3 Types of data Customer, Building and Equipment Characteristics and ‘appliance’ saturations Products and Services Market characterization Evaluation Research and Areas of Focus

4 Investigate needs Who uses what types of data; What data – level of detail, for variety of purposes and reporting needs Where – is it from?; to what areas (geographic, weather zone) is it valid? When – how frequently Why - and How Much?(is enough, how much $) Barriers to be addressed

5 “Speed bumps” Regional and Local –States, utility area, etc.… –West Coast, National ‘Energy’ vs ‘Electric Energy’ Timing and Pace of change: with what frequency balanced with costs and level of accuracy Barriers to be addressed

6 Recommendations 1. Entity to plan and coordinate data acquisition for region –Develop and coordinate implementation –Prioritize need –Appropriate ways –Statistical validity –Regional “endorsement” to set up necessary data to develop a comprehensive energy use picture for the four-state region –Oversee clearinghouse operation

7 Recommendations 2. Coordinate research efforts –Definitions, timing, content, sample design, metrics. –Cost share principles

8 Recommendations 3. Establish Data Clearinghouse –Survey forms, data definition, methodology –Economic, load and fuel price forecasts –Library: databases, reports, evaluations, lessons learned – problems and successes –Baselines in market Measure data, incremental costs Savings estimates, energy and non-energy –Accessible, “use-able” information for EE providers

9 Recommendations 4. Routine regional data collection with committed funding and resources –Building characteristics studies every 5 yrs –Cost data every 5 yrs; Assessments for new/emerging technologies annually –Evaluation: Coordinated and supplemented with local efforts –Market research for effective targeting

10 Next Steps Review draft recommendations across workgroups Survey NEET participants on these draft recommendations Further details for requirements, functionality, scope and governance of “entity” and/or “clearinghouse” Greater detail on funding requirements Degree to which existing organizations – specifically RTF, NEEA, NPPC- may take on new roles to disseminate data/info Explore integrated role of States data needs – State programs, incentives, regulations, codes Prioritize short-term and long-term recommendations