Principles of Research and Evaluation (Chicago)
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22 Oct 2009 |
2:30 PM |
Chicago Marriot Midway
6520 S.Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Principles of Research and Evaluation
October 21-22, 2009 * Marriott Midway * Chicago, IL
AESP’s 2 day course, Principles of Research & Evaluation, is ideal for those new to evaluating, monitoring or tracking energy efficiency program results. This course delves into the importance of research and evaluation, describes different evaluation methodologies and when to use them, and helps you develop an effective evaluation plan. The course is loaded with exercises, case studies and best practices and includes extensive information on net-to-gross ratios, what they mean and how they impact your programs.
Register Today for this 2 day training for only $795 per person ($745 for AESP Members)
Who should attend?
Individuals entering Evaluation, Measurement & Verification (EM&V) departments, researchers, implementers, program managers, energy efficiency staff, and anyone who needs information on new trends, methodologies and regulatory requirements in EM&V.
Training Course Overview:
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Importance of Evaluation
- Is the program reaching energy efficiency goals?
- Optimize energy and non-energy benefits
- Learn valuable info for program ops
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Process Evaluation
- Key factors that produce an effective process evaluation
- Differences between good/bad process evaluations
- Understanding interaction between process evaluation and other methods
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Baseline Research and Market Studies
- Data required
- Purpose
- Terminology
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Market Transformation
- Characterize longer-term energy savings
- Understanding market assessment and transformation
- Identify data collection techniques
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Data Collection
- Types of data
- Docs and tools required
- Industry standards
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Impact Evaluation
- Purpose of impact evaluations
- Key terminology
- Identifying key impact approaches
- What types of data collection are required?
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Sampling Strategies
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Measurement & Verification
- Understand different methodologies to measure and verify savings
- Which approaches are best
- Key terminology
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Understanding Programs
- Define/categorize DSM programs
- Importance of logic models
- Theory-based approach
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Evaluation Plan
- Necessary elements
- Formulate researchable questions
- Complete boilerplate plan
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Trainers
AESP trainers are industry professionals with years of comprehensive EM&V knowledge. Each instructor possesses a minimum of 20 years experience in EM&V and is well-versed in how to engage an audience for an optimum learning experience. Please contact AESP for a complete trainer profile.
NOTE: AESP reserves the right to cancel the program at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants. If a program is canceled, refunds will be paid in full or you may reschedule attendance in the next available seminar. In the event of a cancellation, AESP is not responsible for non-refundable airfares, other airfare penalties, or travel charges you may incur.
Accommodations
The training is being held at the Marriott Midway. AESP negotiated a discounted room rate of $129 per night. We have a limited number of discounted rooms and the rate expires October 14. To make reservations, call (800) 956-2606 (mention AESP) or click here to make reservations online.
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