AESP Magazine 2019 Call for Writers Question Title * 1. Please select the article you are interested to write. (You may submit for more than one article, but complete an individual form for each article.) 1. A Regional Roundup of EE activitiesProvide a high level overview of EE activity in the NW, CA, SW, NE, SE, Midwest, MidAtlantic, TX, etc. Include Canadian provinces especially Ontario if possible. Is efficiency and demand response in the region increasing or decreasing? Which states are expanding programs and which are contracting? Why? How has buildout of renewable energy impacted portfolios? For example, Iowa curtailed programs substantially while they continue to build out massive-scale wind resources. What is happening, generally, in the states? Suggest connecting with REEOs for this article. 2. Assessing Cost Effectiveness as an Efficiency ResourceProvide an overview of the weaknesses of each of the famous tests: RIM, TRC, Participant, Societal. Discuss the benefits of the National Standard Practice Manual for Assessing Cost-Effectiveness of EE Resources. Why are non-wires solutions not compared with wired solutions on a dollar for dollar basis, for example? 3. Programs for Gas Efficiency and Demand ResponseProvide an overview of the state of efficiency programs in gas utilities. What are some of the new types of programs gas utilities are doing. Provide examples or case studies. 4. What next for Residential Efficiency? Lightbulbs: transformed. Envelope: no longer cost effective. Appliances: all efficient and there is no incremental cost. Thermostats? Home energy management systems? Self-report energy audits? These all have major challenges. So, what are some of the new avenues that utilities are looking into for residential savings? Highlight some utility examples. 5. Let’s Talk about Non-Energy BenefitsWhat are Non-energy benefits? Definition. Present examples of utilities who are including NEBs to impact their program evaluations. Can we leverage NEBs to “sell” EE to utility customers? 6. Impacts from ElectrificationWhat is beneficial electrification and how does it help achieve decarbonization goals? What is fuel optimization and how does this concept support or complicate electrification? What are the grid impact of increased electrification? 7. Emerging Trends in Customer Experience and EngagementThis article will cite several examples of new trends or technologies that can be used to increase customer engagement with energy efficiency. Some examples could include:· Bidgely, Ecotagious and Tendril have developed voice assistant technologies that can help utilities respond to queries that customers might ask their voice assistants.· Use of customer insights in customer journey mapping. 8. Integrating DR, Renewables, and Storage while managing Grid ConditionsThis article will discuss the increasing role of demand response, renewables and storage and how it integrates into the grid. The role of DERS in managing grid conditions. OK Question Title * 2. Please tell us a little about why you are qualified to write this article. Reasons could include: it's your area of expertise, your work experience or you have a personal interest in researching or exploring this topic. Please elaborate. OK Question Title * 3. You may also expand on the description and tell us more about what you would address in your article. The more information you provide, the more it helps the committee to select you. OK Question Title * 4. Please tell us how to contact you Name Company Title Email Phone number OK Thank you for your interest in writing for AESP Magazine. You will be notified no later than February 15. OK DONE
