Non-energy benefits in the residential and non-residential sectors-innovative measurements and results for participant benefits

摘要

Two studies were recently completed that quantified the non-energy benefits (NEBs) from a variety of different DSM programs and used innovative methods to measure previously un-estimated NEBs from the participant perspective. The projects covered single- and multifamily programs, as well as a commercial/industrial program. As part of the work, the authors developed program-specific (and customer class-specific) NEBs in 20 categories covering "utility/ratepayer benefits", "participant benefits", and "environmental benefits".