1. Weatherization Program Evaluation in Vermont
Presented by
Jules Junker
Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity

2. Weatherization Program Evaluation in Vermont
Evaluation Experience
Overview of the Vermont Process
2007 Evaluation Impacts Update Results
Using the Results
Evaluation Benchmarks
Lessons Learned and Future Plans

3. Evaluation Experience
1993 Impact Evaluation
1995 Impact Evaluation
1997 Impact Evaluation
1999 Impact Evaluation
2001 Impact Evaluation
2007 Evaluation Impacts Update

4. Overview of the Vermont Process
1995, Implemented Database System
Job Cost Data - Material & Labor Categories
Collect Pre & Post WX Fuel Consumption
Send Fuel & Job Cost Data to Evaluator
Evaluator Runs Prism & Compiles Report

5. 2007 Evaluation Impacts Update
Average Space Heating Savings 21.6%
Energy Efficiency Measures SIR 1.98
All Measures SIR 1.53
Non-energy Impacts SIR 3.51
Energy & Non-energy Impacts SIR 5.03

6. Using the Results Marketing, Public Relations
Feedback to Auditors & Crews
Spot Regional Patterns
True up Audit Savings Estimates
Focus Monitoring

7. Evaluation Benchmarks
Who Is Your Audience?
Must be Meaningful
Consistency Helps

8. Lessons Learned Planning Ahead Eliminates Heartburn
Can Be Done At A Reasonable Cost
Considering Short Term Metering Approach