Ever wonder how new energy-saving technologies go from expensive and unproven to the industry standard? In this edition of Technology Tuesdays, we break down the role EE programs play in that journey — reducing risk for early adopters, driving down costs through incentives, and ultimately paving the way for technologies to become mainstream (and even codified into standards like Title 24).
Read MoreAs a practitioner of energy efficiency (EE), I often take it for granted that everyday folks understand not only the importance of EE programs but also the role they play in advancing technologies. Did YOU know that EE programs drive technological innovation? One could argue that one of the primary purposes of EE programs is to advance EE technology. To understand this, let’s talk about EE programs and what they aim to accomplish.
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