Part Three in a series where ACEEE examines the most effective roles for energy efficiency programs and market-driven solutions in scaling deployment of energy efficiency. To read Part One click here. For Part Two, click here.

Part one addressed the false dichotomy of choosing between energy efficiency programs and market-driven solutions. Part two reviewed the history of efforts to increase reliance on market-driven solutions. However, the clean energy landscape is changing, and new approaches can and are being tried that may potentially have better outcomes in the future. This final part in the series, explores recent developments and potential opportunities ahead, including both market-driven opportunities and opportunities for market-driven solutions and energy efficiency programs to work together. Looking to the Future of Energy Efficiency Markets and Programs