Athena Research Programs

More states have state programs to support renewables and energy efficiency abound, either to impact adoption. This research examines and summarizes the various efforts and focuses highlighting where those programs have been designed and implemented for success. The research covers several key areas:

• Goals and Activities.

State programs differ in their purpose, focus, and key activities. This overview lays out key programs in the major states and provinces, analyzing and categorizing the major approaches.


• Market Transformation Results.

Some program focus heavily on getting individuals and businesses to adopt products and services that meet key state objectives. Which programs are leading to the best results in adoption of promoted approaches?


• Research and Development Outcomes.

R&D efforts for state funds How have the focus of these funds shifted as the climate around smarter and greener choices for utilities, business, buildings and more? What approaches to R&D are working to maximize the probability of successful development?


• Technology Transfer from State Funded R&D.

Research and development investments are only as strong as the commercializable innovations they produce. What techniques are working to increase the adoption rates of innovations funded by state programs?


• Economic Development Impacts.

As the interest in growing the sector rises, more programs focus on generating local commercial activity. How are state funds being used as a lever? Who's seeing the best successes in jobs and revenues, and why?

Results from this program will be shared with sponsors and a full report will be available for purchase.

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