Background
NESP developed the original Resource Value Framework (RVF) in 2014 as a way to provide states and jurisdictions with guidance regarding best practices for creating and implementing cost-effectiveness analyses. This 2014 work is now embodied and updated in the National Standard Practice Manual.
The Resource Value Framework: Reforming Energy Efficiency Cost-Effectiveness Screening was developed through a two-year stakeholder process. Authors were Tim Woolf (Synapse Energy Economics), Chris Neme (Energy Futures Group), Pat Stanton and Steve Cowell (CSG), and Robin LeBaron and Kara Saul-Rinaldi (Home Performance Coalition). The 2014 RVF was managed by the Home Performance Coalition. A panel of expert advisors reviewed multiple drafts and provided extensive commentary:
- Philippe Dunsky, Dunsky Energy Consulting
- Tom Eckman, Northwest Power and Conservation Council
- Dian Grueneich, Former California Public Utilities Commission Commissioner
- M. Sami Khawaja, The Cadmus Group
- Marty Kushler, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
- Julie Michals, NEEP (now with E4TheFuture)
- Peter Miller, Natural Resources Defense Council
- Jerrold Oppenheim, Democracy and Regulation
- Sonny Popowsky, Former Consumer Advocate, Pennsylvania
- Steve Schiller, Schiller Consulting, Inc.
- Rodney Sobin, Alliance to Save Energy
- Carol White, National Grid
Note: Members are listed with their institutional affiliations when the RVF was drafted.
