According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, over 20% of national energy consumption comes from the residential sector. To address this, Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) has outlined a comprehensive roadmap in their Climate Action Plan to reduce energy consumption and electrify systems and appliances.

CLC Fellow Ryan Yip, in collaboration with TCLP and the GreenHome Institute, developed a residential energy coaching program designed to help residents achieve energy-efficient homes. The program offers a one-stop solution, with dedicated energy coaches serving as trusted advisors. Deliverables include a program template and a comprehensive residential energy coaching guidebook, both of which can be adopted and replicated by communities across Michigan.

• Location: Traverse City, MI
• Project Team: Ryan Yip (Fellow, University of Michigan), Jacob Hardy & Colin Hites (Mentor, Traverse City Light & Power), José Reyna (Technical Advisor, GreenHome Institute)
• Project Presentation (PDF)
• Project Deliverables:
  • Residential Energy Coaching Program Template (PDF) - The program template aims to support multiple stakeholders in implementing their unique residential energy coaching programs for communities across Michigan.
  • Residential Energy Coaching Guidebook (PDF) - The guidebook provides further implementation support, serving as a toolkit and offering information/materials to ensure residential access to the latest resources.
  • Communication Strategies Pamphlet (PDF) - to share with energy coaches