We’ve Been Selling It Wrong: The Real Value of Energy Efficiency
The commercial and industrial market for efficient greenhouse gas (GHG) emission-reducing products has evolved enormously. LED lighting came along, and the savings were so significant — often 90% over prior technology — that the benefits of improved quality and color...
What customer “pulse” surveys reveal about energy affordability and assistance barriers
Households, especially low- to moderate-income (LMI), across the United States increasingly struggle to pay their electric and gas utility bills, driving stress, forcing tradeoffs and sacrifices, and creating arrears and disconnection risks. Financial pressure is...
Sticker Price Isn’t the Whole Story: Protecting Consumers from Hidden Energy Costs
AESP strongly supports consumer choice, transparency, and affordability. But true affordability must account for the full cost of ownership — not just what a customer pays at checkout. For millions of households, the monthly utility bill is part of the purchase price....
From Fragmented Data to Predictive Insights: Leveraging AI to Change the Way Utilities Understand and Engage Households
Utilities don’t need another reminder that load growth is accelerating. What’s changed are the options they have for responding. And vital to the success of many of these options is customer engagement. One option is Virtual Power Plants (VPPs). The DOE’s latest VPP...
Together, WiE Can!
Every year, as Women’s History Month rolls around, many of us take time to reflect on those who have inspired, supported and helped us advance in our careers. Sharing those stories and tributes is important on many fronts. Recognizing the achievements, offering thanks...
The Blue Couch: Jared Casey
Welcome to The Blue Couch, a series spotlighting members of the AESP community who are doing exceptional work across the energy industry. Through these conversations, we explore what drives them, the paths that brought them here, and the impact they’re making along...
AESP Annual: Your Guide to Getting the Most Out of Your Time
AESP’s Annual Conference brings together the people doing the work and shaping what comes next in energy efficiency, demand management, and customer programs. It is packed with ideas, conversations, and connections. A little intention goes a long way in turning a busy...
Clean energy starts with people—and culture matters
Traditionally, household energy use has been viewed as a matter of personal or family choice. As an industry, when we design and deliver clean energy programs, we often assume that families use energy in roughly the same ways. As a result, we’ve paid relatively little...
The Blue Couch: Alex Mouton
Welcome to The Blue Couch, a series where we interview individuals in the AESP Member Community who are doing exceptional work and share their story, what drives them, and detail their journey in the broader energy industry. In this interview, AESP’s Ian Perterer sits...
Interested In Sharing Your Story?
Members, we want your insights, lessons learned, and thoughts to share with the wider clean energy industry. To get started, send your idea or pitch to Ian Perterer, our Sr. Marketing and Communications Manager.