Program Evaluation

In addition to the design and implementation of efficiency programs SBW has also been responsible for a number of major program evaluations.  Many of these were conducted in strict accord with the CPUC adopted statewide Measurement and Evaluation protocols (M&E Protocols) for ex post measurement of program savings.    Some of the major evaluations we have completed include:

• 2004-05 California Local Program Evaluations (Efficient Spray Heads, Building Tune-Up, Wastewater Process Optimization and University/Utility Partnership)

• 2002-03 California Local Program Evaluations (Efficient Spray Heads, BEST, Building Tune-Up and Wastewater Process Optimization)

• 1998/1999/2001 Industrial Process Impact Evaluation (National Grid USA)

• 2000 Commercial Comprehensive Design Impact Evaluation (National Grid USA)

• 1995/1996 Industrial Retrofit Program Evaluation (PG&E)

• 1994/96 Nonresidential New Construction Retention Study (PG&E)

• 1993-94 Multifamily Long Term Super Good Cents Impact Evaluation (Portland General Electric)

• 1994 Commercial HVAC Retrofit Program Evaluation (PG&E)

• 1992-93 Nonresidential New Construction Impact Evaluation (PG&E)

• Savings Verification for the 1991-92 Energy Smart Design for Manufacturing Program (Portland General Electric)