The Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS), a quadrennial survey of commercial buildings and related energy consumption, is conducted for the U.S. Department of Energy. In this project, we designed a sample frame for the 1995 CBECS. We conducted frame design research activities; designed the area and list frame development (including a targeting sample of newly constructed buildings) and sampling procedures, direct final listing, screening, and sample selection activities; and supervised the sample selection of new buildings included in the survey. This sample selection procedures manual details the important changes in the sample design between the 1992 CBECS and the 1995 CBECS.

The Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS), a quadrennial survey of commercial buildings and related energy consumption, is conducted for the U.S. Department of Energy. In this project, we designed a sample frame for the 1999 CBECS. We conducted frame design research activities; designed the area and list frame development (including a targeting sample of newly constructed buildings) and sampling procedures, direct final listing, screening, and sample selection activities; and supervised the sample selection of new buildings included in the survey. This sample selection plan details the sample selection procedures for the 1999 CBECS.

NYSERDA is interested in working with Commercial Property Managers in the NYC region to identify ways to increase adoption of energy efficiency measures by building owners and building tenants in the NYC region. APPRISE conducted structured in-depth interviews with the major Commercial Building Property Managers working in the NYC region to develop a better understanding of their business models, document their current activities with respect to the delivery of energy efficiency services, and explore their interest in partnering with NYSERDA to reach out to their customers. Through this research, APPRISE was able to give NYSERDA a better understanding of the opportunities for and barriers to investment in energy efficiency measures by building owners and tenants, and the role that Property Managers could play in facilitating participation by their owners and tenants in NYSERDA programs. This methodology report describes the procedures used to conduct the Property Manager survey.

NYSERDA is interested in working with Demand Response Providers in the NYC region to leverage the provider/customer relationship and increase the adoption of energy efficiency measures. APPRISE conducted structured in-depth interviews with the major Demand Response Providers working in the NYC region to develop a better understanding of their business models, document their current activities with respect to the delivery of energy efficiency services, and explore their interest in partnering with NYSERDA to reach out to their customers. Through this research, APPRISE was able to segment the Demand Response Provider market, identify those provider segments that presented NYSERDA the best access to new customers, and develop a strategy that NYSERDA could use to increase their penetration in the NYC market. This methodology report describes the procedures used to conduct the Demand Response Provider survey.

NYSERDA is interested in working with ESCOs (electric commodity suppliers) in the NYC region to leverage the ESCO/customer relationship and increase the adoption of energy efficiency measures. APPRISE conducted structured in-depth interviews with the major ESCOs working in the NYC region to develop a better understanding of their business models, document their current activities with respect to the delivery of energy efficiency services, and explore their interest in partnering with NYSERDA to reach out to their customers. Through this research, APPRISE was able to help NYSERDA segment the ESCO market and identify potential strategies for working with each market segment. This methodology report describes the procedures used to conduct the ESCO survey.

APPRISE conducted survey research to support NYSERDA’s process evaluation of their Enhanced Commercial Industrial Performance Program (ECIPP). The ECIPP provides incentives to businesses for energy efficiency projects. APPRISE’s survey research assessed how clients learned about ECIPP, previous client experience with energy efficiency projects, previous client experience with the ECIPP, and client satisfaction with the ECIPP process. This methodology report describes the procedures used to conduct the ECIPP Participant Process survey.

NYSERDA’s New Construction Program provides nonresidential customers with technical assistance services and capital-cost incentives for implementing energy efficiency improvements in new construction or in substantially renovated buildings. The technical assistance provides cost-shared analysis to customers and their design teams (Architecture and Engineering firms) to identify energy efficiency opportunities for their projects. The program is designed to encourage the incorporation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building features in the design, construction, and operation of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. This methodology report describes the procedures used to conduct the NCP Nonparticipating Architects Market survey.

NYSERDA’s New Construction Program provides nonresidential customers with technical assistance services and capital-cost incentives for implementing energy efficiency improvements in new construction or in substantially renovated buildings. The technical assistance provides cost-shared analysis to customers and their design teams (Architecture and Engineering firms) to identify energy efficiency opportunities for their projects. The program is designed to encourage the incorporation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building features in the design, construction, and operation of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. This methodology report describes the procedures used to conduct the NCP Nonparticipating Owners Market survey.

NYSERDA’s New Construction Program provides nonresidential customers with technical assistance services and capital-cost incentives for implementing energy efficiency improvements in new construction or in substantially renovated buildings. The technical assistance provides cost-shared analysis to customers and their design teams (Architecture and Engineering firms) to identify energy efficiency opportunities for their projects. The program is designed to encourage the incorporation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building features in the design, construction, and operation of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. This methodology report describes the procedures used to conduct the NCP Participating Architects Market survey.

NYSERDA’s New Construction Program provides nonresidential customers with technical assistance services and capital-cost incentives for implementing energy efficiency improvements in new construction or in substantially renovated buildings. The technical assistance provides cost-shared analysis to customers and their design teams (Architecture and Engineering firms) to identify energy efficiency opportunities for their projects. The program is designed to encourage the incorporation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building features in the design, construction, and operation of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. This methodology report describes the procedures used to conduct the NCP Participating Owners Market survey.