Transformation programs aimed at building up the market share of energy-efficient products are growing in popularity. We take a look at some successful examples and explore what is realistically achievable.
 

In sunny climates, reducing residential electric demand through build ing high-efficiency homes with grid-tied rooftop solar electricity systems means big savings for homeowners and peak load shaving for utilities. Meanwhile, PV programs are popping up all over the map thanks to the federal Million Solar Roofs Initiative.
 

Energy efficiency programs are in flux as restructuring creeps across the nation. System benefits charges are one avenue of continued funding.
 

Everyone from builders to combustion safety inspectors is discovering how easily this interactive exhibit demonstrates an array of serious prob lems caused by the way air moves in homes.

A combined subme tering and energy management sys tem makes conserv ing easy, and it provides the infor mation needed for fair allocation of energy costs among residents.