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Utility Marketplace·2 min read
The #1 reason utility marketplaces underperform
Having built utility marketplaces since 2014, I can tell you the #1 reason most of them underperform.
Utility Marketplace·2 min read
76% of homeowners wait until an appliance fails before replacing it
76% of homeowners wait until an appliance fails before they replace it.The index
Everything, newest firstThe 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 …
Our biggest year yet — and what it says about where Utility Marketplaces are going
Utility marketplaces started with lighting. LED programs were the proving ground — high volume, simple products, easy rebates. That market has largely transformed, and most utilities have moved on from residential …
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 …
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