With a steady stream of new states and provinces mandating energy-efficiency programs, and existing members stretching to meet higher targets, CEE is stepping up its efforts in new and exciting ways.

Members cover more territory
In the past year, CEE has added nine new members, including three gas utilities. Canadian membership has increased from three to seven. CEE now has 90 members in 30 states and four Canadian provinces.

Increased gas programming
CEE committed to ramp up gas programming and recently added two new staff dedicated to this sector. The current FTE allocation (3.0) is more than double that of a year ago.

In November, CEE hosted the first Gas DSM Summit, which identified key North American opportunities that could now be pursued with increased focus and participation from gas-efficiency programs. Twenty-two member organizations from the U.S. and Canada participated.

New opportunities, approaches
In addition to expanding the product offerings of existing initiatives and revising performance levels, CEE is pursuing new energy-efficiency opportunities and approaches. CEE committees are currently examining the energy-saving potential of efficient data centers, consumer electronics, solid-state lighting, rooftop gas packs and gas water heating.

CEE is providing support to members’ pursuit of whole-building approaches in both the residential and commercial markets. The CEE Commercial Kitchen Initiative offers a growing portfolio of electric-, gas- and water-saving equipment for this market.

“We’re all concerned about climate change,” said CEE Executive Director Marc Hoffman. “At CEE, we’re broadening our scope and deepening our reach to support the growing membership and its increasing requirements to deliver ever more energy efficiency. It’s an exciting challenge for challenging times.”

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