We have expertise in performing process evaluation of numerous types of energy efficiency and demand response programs operating in different markets. Follow the link above to read what ADM senior analyst Jeremy Offenstein, Ph.D., has to say about some issues relating to process evaluation.
Expert Insights
Featured Publications
Industrial/SEM Programs and Free-Ridership
Is the Left Hand Taking Away What the Right Hand is Giving? Or, Does an Industrial Energy Efficiency/SEM Program Teach Free-Ridership?
Presented at the 2019 IEPEC.
Big Data and Demand Response
Big Data and Demand Response: How Big Data Analysis Techniques Can Provide M&V Results in Near Real-Time
Presented at the 2019 IEPEC.
Electric Vehicle Impact on Utility Load Shapes
How Electric Vehicle Use Types Impact Utilities’ Load Shapes: All EV Charging Loads Are Not the Same
Presented at the 2019 IEPEC.
Engaging Hard to Reach Program Participants
Engaging Hard to Reach Program Participants: A Data-based Comparison across Recruitment Techniques
Presented at IEPEC.
Disaggregation of End-Use Load from Whole House Interval Meter Data
Disaggregation of End-Use Load from Whole House Interval Meter Data
Presented at IEPEC.
Behavioral Persistence: a Natural (Gas) Experiment
Behavioral Persistence: a Natural (Gas) Experiment
Presented at the 2016 ACEEE Market Transformation Symposium.
Innovations
ADM’s staff of engineers, social science researchers, and economists has developed innovative program evaluation strategies which have been presented at the International Energy Program Evaluation Conference (IEPEC) and other professional forums. Its multi-disciplinary staff facilitates efficient, comprehensive energy efficiency program evaluation.
In addition to performing comprehensive energy program evaluations, ADM also has conducted evaluations of emerging technologies, market assessments, provided energy program portfolio development support, and expert testimony on behalf of its many clients.
First Hourly Building Energy Simulation Model
ADM developed the first hourly building energy simulation model, based on DOE-2 algorithms.
Variable Base Degree Method
ADM developed the Variable Base Degree Method for the United States Department of Energy, cited by ASHRAE as a simplified method for calculation of energy use in residential buildings.
Methodologies for End-use Metering
ADM developed several state-of-the-art methodologies for conducting end-use metering, data retrieval, and data processing.
8,760 Hour Modeling System
ADM developed a system for modeling 8,760 hour, annual load shapes by end-use and building type.