Recycling of low-efficiency appliances
Safely and cost-effectively removing and recycling older appliances, saving energy through decommissioning.
Decarbonization assessments
Decarbonization assessments are used to collect much of the same site or building information that energy assessments capture, but with additional inputs to describe Scope 1, 2 or 3 carbon emission impacts.
CR virtual visits for efficient device installation
Virtual operations provide an opportunity to support end customers when a phone call or form submission is not sufficient, but an onsite visit is not needed or feasible. This leverages technology, IrisCX, as a substitute for in-person or onsite visits. For device installation, the virtual visit is a method to facilitate installation of any energy-efficient measure without a resource being onsite. The expert/technician/energy advisor instructs and advises the person onsite, completing the installation via the virtual technology.
Energy efficiency upgrades in-person installation
There are two key elements – that the measure is installed (as opposed to recommended, shipped to, purchased via retail, etc.) and that it is installed by a CLEAResult employee (as opposed to a program trade ally or contractor, or third party, etc.). This is often used for smaller installations done during an assessment, but can less commonly refer to larger measures done residentially and commercially (shell, HVAC, etc.).
Trade ally installation of energy efficiency upgrades
While it’s common for CLEAResult to install smaller measures as part of our assessments, the bulk of major measures and projects across residential and commercial programs are installed by program trade allies, who are contractors in the given trade that have signed an agreement to work with the program. Trade allies are liable and responsible for installation while CLEAResult manages the trade allies and the quality of their work.
Care must be taken to determine what legal agreement is necessary for the work (e.g., whether SOW or participation agreement).
Electrification assessments
Electrification assessments are used to collect much of the same site or building information that energy assessments capture, but with a focus on understanding if the building or home can accept additional electric measures with existing electric service or if additional service is needed.
Online / intake screening for energy assessments
Online or intake screenings are energy assessments done only with the information provided by the customer, either by themselves via an online form, or with a CLEAResult representative over the phone assisting them. Customers may also call in and provide the information to a CLEAResult representative, who inputs the information into the form. These are the least reliable forms of assessment but may provide some sorting abilities for larger programs.
Simple in-person or virtual energy efficiency assessments
Real-time connection between resident and energy advisor to identify opportunities for energy savings and program participation.
Energy efficiency technical assessment for buildings and facilities
Technical, diagnostic or facility assessments are conducted on dwellings, buildings or sites that require diagnostic testing using equipment; or those assessments that are so technical that they require the people conducting them to have advanced certifications or licensing. These represent the highest level of inputs gathered from an assessment; they usually take the most time, are the most expensive, and are also the most accurate.
Pre- and post-installation quality control for efficiency measures
A pre-installation review assures that the site qualifies for the measure to be installed, assuring compliance with specifications and increasing likelihood of obtaining expected savings. Post-installation quality control/quality assurance, or verification of proper installation of measures, after the installation. CLEAResult usually only performs QA/QC in programs where CLEAResult staff have NOT led installation of measures.
QA is the overall process to confirm program requirements are met and provide feedback to improve the program and assure savings are delivered. QA includes development of standards that must be met by the installation contractor and can be used to help a contractor to improve overall processes and strengthen technician skills. QC ensures consistent work products and that scope of work was completed and meets program requirements. This is usually in the form of an inspection or review at the end of the project.
QA/QC processes (technical measure applications or energy models): Internal review of technical measure applications or energy models submitted by trade allies or staff. Desktop type review of submitted projects may be completed by technical or administrative staff
Carbon footprint and energy efficiency onsite scoring
Provides easily digestible and comparable information on the energy, carbon, sustainability, resilience and other characteristics of a home or building. Typically provided in a government-backed or branded proprietary score format.
Carbon footprint and energy efficiency remote scoring
Provides easily digestible and comparable information on the energy, carbon, sustainability, resilience and other characteristics of a home or building using a virtual format or tool. Remote scoring is typically provided in a government-backed or branded proprietary score format.