Description
The Vermont Department of Public Service seeks a qualified contractor (or team) to evaluate the state’s thermal and electrical energy‑efficiency retrofit programs serving the single‑family existing‑building market. The work includes statistical impact analysis of three program tracks (VGS Residential Retrofit, VGS Low‑Income Retrofit, and the statewide Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program), a process evaluation of program delivery, and the production of interim and final reports. The contractor must handle data acquisition from utility billing and fuel dealers, conduct surveys/interviews, and deliver bi‑weekly updates, draft and final reports, and a project database. The budget is not‑to‑exceed $300,000 with up to $50,000 optional for technical assistance; the contract period is up to 14 months, with work beginning immediately after award.
• Evaluate thermal and electric energy savings for program years 2024‑2025 across three distinct tracks.
• Perform statistical sampling, weather‑normalization, and realization‑rate calculations.
• Conduct process evaluation via stakeholder interviews, surveys, and document review.
• Deliver interim results (March‑April 2027), draft reports (Feb‑Apr 2027), and final reports (May 2027).
• Provide bi‑weekly progress calls, monthly written updates, and a complete data set with documentation.
• Coordinate with utilities (EVT, BED, VGS) and the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association for data access.
• Must begin work immediately after award and be able to travel within Vermont for kickoff and meetings.