Residential Gas Water Heater Programs: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities with Program Design

2:00-3:30 EDT July 10, 2008
Facilitator: Joanne O'Donnell
Experts: Angie Kline, CenterPoint Energy; Paul Degnan, NSTAR Gas & Electric; Carlos Ruiz, Southern California Gas Co.

What's It About?

Water heating is a major energy end use, but natural gas water heating efficiency programs have been in a state of flux since the revision of Federal Minimum standards in 2004. With the recent announcement of the ENERGY STAR water heating program, gas efficiency programs are getting ready to accelerate their programs in what has been such a complex market place. This webinar features the lessons learned by experts who have been running rebate and incentive programs for residential gas water heaters. There are many program design options to consider, one of which is the distinction between storage and tankless water heater programs, a particular focus for this session.

What is Ask the Experts?

This event is part of the Ask the Experts series of free workshops presented in webinar format to help new or prospective efficiency program administrators tackle energy efficiency program issues in depth. Hear from top program administrators about how they approached designing effective residential gas heating programs, what worked, and what lessons they learned. The format is both informative and interactive, so be sure to bring your questions.