Residential Market Transformation: National and Regional Indicators

A variety of programs are underway to address market barriers to the adoption of energy-efficient residential technologies and practices. Most are administered by utilities, states, or regions that rely on the ENERGY STAR (registered trademark) as a consistent platform for program marketing and messaging. This paper reviews regional and national market transformation activities for three key residential end-uses — air conditioning, clothes washing, and lighting — characterizing current and ongoing programs; reporting on progress; identifying market indicators; and discussing implications.