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Utility Marketplace
12 postsThe #1 reason utility marketplaces underperform
Having built utility marketplaces since 2014, I can tell you the #1 reason most of them underperform.
76% of homeowners wait until an appliance fails before replacing it
76% of homeowners wait until an appliance fails before they replace it.
The summer of 2026 is coming. Are utility programs ready?
NOAA just confirmed it: March 2026 was the hottest March in U.S. history — and it wasn't close. The first time any month has exceeded the long-term average by more than 9°F. Ten states broke their all-time March …
100 water heaters a day: What happens when you remove the barriers from a utility program
The water heater category has long been the sleeping giant of utility energy efficiency portfolios. High rebate values, significant energy savings, and strong customer demand make it a natural fit—yet many programs …
Rebates vs monthly payments: which actually closes the gap at checkout?
Utilities and state energy offices have long relied on product rebates to spur adoption. But new evidence from California and New York shows a different lever wins at the moment of need: affordable monthly payments …
Utility marketplace: what state-of-the-art looks like in 2025
The first generation of utility marketplaces focused on LEDs and smart thermostats. Today’s utility marketplace goes further—serving planned upgrades and urgent “replace-now” needs with transparent net pricing, …
EnergyStar at risk. Efficiency must move forward.
On May 6, 2025, the New York Times reported that the current administration plans to eliminate the EPA’s EnergyStar program — a move that, if carried out, would mark a major turning point in the history of energy …
Driving individual climate action with Eco Financing
New independent studies show that Eco Financing helps consumers overcome longstanding financial barriers to buying energy-efficient appliances—without relying on rebates or giveaways. At Enervee, our first step was …
Enervee online marketplaces fill gaps identified by California energy efficiency study
The Energy Efficiency Residential Pulse Check Study (Opinion Dynamics) for SDG&E, PG&E, and SCE highlights where residential programs can better meet customers. It’s a useful blueprint for utilities modernizing …
Enervee NY Marketplace Launched
Enervee is thrilled to share that the Enervee/NY Marketplace went live in July 2022. New Yorkers can identify, compare, and purchase clean and efficient appliances and home technologies that lower bills and cut …
Renter (Mis)perceptions
The share of U.S. households living in rental homes has grown in recent years—today, renters occupy roughly 36% of U.S. dwellings [1]. Rental homes are, on average, ~15% less energy-efficient than owner-occupied homes …
Technology Forcing with the Enervee Score
Product efficiency has steadily improved thanks to innovation, federal standards, the ENERGY STAR label, and shifting consumer preferences. Below, we share Enervee data showing how the Enervee Score® and industry …
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