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Publication | February 13, 2026 by Jeannette LeZaks

Equity 4 Energy: Equity, empowerment, and energy reduction through community engagement and behavioral interventions

This report includes insights on how to increase energy savings more equitably and inclusively among low-income households in urban communities of color and rural communities. More
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Publication | February 13, 2026 by Jeannette LeZaks

Puerto Rico Energy Efficiency Market Baseline and Potential Study

An assessment of the energy efficiency market in Puerto Rico to inform both near-term program design and longer-term strategies for electric energy savings and demand reduction. More
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Publication | January 8, 2026 by Dani Ball

Michigan Induction Cooktop Field Study Pilot

Results from a field study demonstrate that induction cooking is a compelling option for energy efficiency, beneficial electrification, and healthier homes. More
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Publication | September 5, 2025 by Jeannette LeZaks

Building Performance Standards Utility Attribution Framework

To measure and claim savings tied to BPS policies, utilities need to develop attribution frameworks outlining actions they can take to support BPS policy adoption and compliance in their region. More
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Publication | August 18, 2025 by Dan Streit

Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP): Program Impact Evaluation and Future Recommendations

The Connecticut Green Bank (Green Bank) implemented the Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP) from 2012 until the program achieved its statutory objective of facilitating the deployment of 350 MW-DC of residential solar generating capacity in Connecticut in 2022. This evaluation assesses RSIP's effectiveness in using ratepayer funds (as program incentives paid to residential customers) to accelerate residential solar adoption and offers recommendations for how the Green Bank may support the ongoing orderly and sustainable development of the state’s residential solar market. More
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Publication | June 6, 2025 by Adrian Rivera

City of Altoona Microgrid Feasibility Analysis: East Neighborhood Development Plan

Slipstream conducted a feasibility study to help the City of Altoona plan for a microgrid to ensure energy security, enable climate adaptation, and provide long-term economic benefits to residents. More
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Publication | May 21, 2025 by

Improving Installation and Maintenance Practices for Minnesota Residential Furnaces, Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps

We conducted research on residential heating and cooling systems in Minnesota homes to help improve installation and maintenance practices for furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps. More
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Publication | March 25, 2025 by Jeannette LeZaks

Minnesota Manufactured Home Characterization Study

Slipstream conducted a large-scale field study of Minnesota’s manufactured homes to identify energy savings potential and help inform energy efficiency programs that will save residents money. This slide deck is from a webinar delivered in October 2016. Read the final report here. More
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Publication | March 13, 2025 by Scott Schuetter

Strategic Integration of Innovative Lighting Retrofits and Controls Across DoD

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) spends $3.3 billion on energy each year, 15% of which is for lighting. Typical retrofits are LED-only, leaving additional savings (up to 70%) from advanced lighting controls stranded. There is a huge knowledge gap in advanced lighting controls within DoD. This project informs DoD managers, designers, and operators about advanced controls concepts, the principles of operations, and general cost-effectiveness of the most common control strategies. More
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Publication | March 4, 2025 by

Midwest 120V Heat Pump Water Heater Field Study

Slipstream conducted a year-long field study of 120V HPWHs at 27 sites across the Midwest. More