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Program Components

Information in the Residential Program Solution Center is organized around the primary functions typically overseen by a residential energy efficiency program administrator, termed “program components” in this tool. Each component is described in a series of handbooks. Handbooks are concise reference manuals about specific steps for implementing a residential energy efficiency program. Select a program component below to access handbooks with relevant content.

Market Position & Business ModelProgram Design & Customer ExperienceEvaluation & Data Collection
Marketing & OutreachFinancingContractor Engagement & Workforce Development


Handbooks provide summary information, insights, and resources such as program examples, tools and calculators, and publications to help you answer three key questions for your organization and your residential energy efficiency program. Select a handbook topic to view a list of handbooks covering this topic across all program components:

What is your organization's role?

What do you do?

How well are you doing?