This study evaluated the need to expend funds on a residential home audit program given the availability of free residential home energy audits trhough a number of vendors including the DOE and EPA.  It was conducted in three stages:

1. The first stage reviewed literature on the top and a review of similar evaluations;
2. The second stage was a high level overview of the four audit tools available on the internet; and
3. The third stage was the preparation of a comparison of the audit tools identified. 

Prepared for: NJ Utilities		Prepared By: CEEEP		Date: February 2004
Audit Report

This baseline study incorporates two main research elements. First, a market assessment based on surveys of the four (4) market groups that comprise the HVAC supply chain – manufacturers, distributors, dealers and customers. Second, a technical assessment of installed HVAC equipment characteristics and performance. This study presents –

1. Findings on the size and structure of the residential HVAC market;
2. Provides insight into HVAC product performance and reliability; and
3. Identifies barriers to adoption of energy-efficient HVAC equipment and installation practices.

Objectives:

The study’s three (3) main objectives are:

1. Develop information on how the NJ market for residential HVAC equipment functions;
2. On the supply side of the market – identify key market actors and characterize barriers to the promotion of efficient equipment and installation practices, and characterize supply-side actors’ motivation to promote and install efficient equipment;
3. On the demand side of the market – identify key customer segments and estimate their size, and characterize the barriers customers face to purchasing efficient equipment and installation services.

Prepared for: NJ Residential HVAC Working Group		Prepared By: XENERGY, Inc.		Date: November 2001
HVAC Report

This study presents an up-to-date characterization of the New Jersey new construction market.

Objectives:

• Baseline Measurement: The primary objective of the study is to establish a baseline that documents the current market for ENERGY STAR homes.
• Program Design and Implementation: The secondary objective of the study is to enhance the Working Group’s understanding of the residential new construction market.
• Customer Sited Clean Generation: In addition, this study will support the work of the Customer Sited Clean Generation Working Group (CSCG Working Group).

Prepared for: The New Jersey Residential New Construction Working Group		Prepared By: Roper-Starch and XENERGY, Inc.		Date: June 2001
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