Be it new construction, existing homes or single or multifamily housing, changing the energy consumption patterns of residential customers requires a targeted approach. Through research, the setting of aggressive product and policy standards, and creative program development, Ecos blends market transformation with resource acquisition to deliver kWh and therm savings, not to mention greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions.

Ecos services include:

• Product research, testing and development of efficiency specifications
• Expert testimony and regulatory consultation
• Consumer behavior and best practices research
• Trade ally network development
• ENERGY STAR^® Appliance Programs for refrigerators, dishwashers and clothes washers
• Total Weatherization solutions including windows, insulation and other shell measures for single-family retrofit and new construction or manufactured homes
• HVAC solutions, including heat pumps, A/C, performance testing and duct sealing
• Domestic hot water solutions including heat pump water heaters and thermal solar
• Solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions
• Sustainable communities projects
• Demand response including Smart Metering and Whole House Metering
• Green Building, including LEED^®, ENERGY STAR, EarthAdvantage™, Building America and Built Green
• CFL recycling programs incorporating marketing, awareness and disposal programs
• Service Center Solutions including call center, fulfillment, incentive processing and rebate processing
• Consumer communications tools including portal/dashboard development and hosting, data management and reporting
• Marketing services including research, public relations, branding and product identity development, sales kit development, direct marketing and event marketing