We periodically hold forums on various energy efficiency topics. Presentation materials from the forums are available for download here.

Forum on Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs (June 15, 2010)

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources (DER), the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP), and the Midwest Chapter of the Association of Energy Services Professionals partnered to host this forum on industrial energy efficiency programs. The following slides are from MnTAP's presentations on its Minnesota industrial sectors conservation potential study and opportunities for utility collaboration on industrial energy efficiency.

• Minnesota Industrial Sectors Conservation Potential Study Update

• MnTAP Opportunities for Industrial Energy Efficiency Collaboration

Forum on residential air-conditioner and air source heat pump quality installation programs (June 22, 2009)

Following an overview by DER on the importance of quality installation programs, utility personnel described their experiences in establishing quality installation programs.

• DER A/C Quality Installation Presentation

• Xcel Residential A/C Program Presentation

• GRE Residential HVAC Equipment Presentation

Forum on behaviorial-based programs (July 21, 2009)

Mark Brown and Ed Carroll from Franklin Energy presented their research findings on behavioral program theory and application.

• Franklin Energy Behavioral Programs Research Report