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White Paper: Client Request - Increase our WiFi Tstat Participation
At the end of 2016 we were asked by a Utility client to increase their customers participation in the WiFi Thermostat space. The stats speak for themselves. [Read full article]
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Supply Chain - UPS, A Leader & A Strategic Partner
UPS, our chosen logistics partner for over 30 years, has committed to and invested in alternative fuels and alternative energy measures. And we applaud that!! [Read full article]
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Sustainability + Savings: The Martha's Vineyard Wind Farm
It’s no coincidence that EFI is headquartered in Massachusetts as they have long been a leader in environmentally-friendly initiatives. The latest accolade to add to their sustainability resume is a commercial-scale offshore wind farm. This will be the first of its kind in the United States and is predicted to save Massachusetts residents around 1.4 billion dollars. [Read full article]
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White Paper: Success Story - E-Rebates Solution
In the past, there has been no easy solution to get your money back from a rebate on your ENERGY STAR® appliance, but EFI, Mass Save, and Lowe’s have a resolution we are thrilled to announce. Instant rebates are now at your fingertips… figuratively and literally! At any Massachusetts Lowes, shoppers can receive a $30 Instant Rebate via their smartphone to purchase a qualifying ENERGY STAR Certified Dehumidifier. [Read full article]
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White Paper: Success Story - Abandoned Cart Success
Shopping cart abandonment - when shoppers put items in their online shopping carts, but then leave before completing the purchase - can be a headache for any online retailer. Fortunately, they are easily recoverable. [Read full article]
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How EFI Lives and Breathes to Improve our Working Environment
The only way our mission succeeds is if EFI is the leader of its own objectives. We believe it’s paramount to lead by action and lead from the front. [Read full article]
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EFI's 2017 eCommerce Marketplace Impacts
During the calendar year of 2017, EFI received eCommerce orders for 2.4 million energy-saving products. If all products ordered are installed, 138 million fewer kilowatt hours of electricity will be consumed annually, which is equivalent to the annual energy consumption of over 12,000 homes in the United States. [Read full article]
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EFI Donations: Every Day is EE Day
October 5th, 2018 will be Energy Efficiency Day. Although it is the third annual EE Day celebrated, EFI believes it’s important to make Energy Efficiency a part of our organization’s priorities and bring awareness all year round. Here are a few ways we’ve contributed to the cause through sponsorships and donations. [Read full article]
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White Paper: Success Story - Impact of Energy Efficiency Day
EFI’s favorite day of the year is Energy Efficiency day because it brings the nation together to reflect on one of the most important topics today: Climate change. It’s among us and a study from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is predicting it’s coming sooner rather than later. That’s why EFI believes it’s essential to use the world’s natural resources to reduce CO2 emissions and make EE products and programs affordable and accessible. [Read full article]
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Staff In The Spotlight: Phil Scarbro, VP of Strategic Initiatives
“Sustainability principles and practices are essential to environmental protection, healthy economic development, and addressing societal inequality.” [Read full article]
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Super Six Sustainable Stocking Stuffers
With holiday gift giving season in full swing, we pulled together a list of our favorite gifts that will bring joy to your loved ones AND the environment. Whether you’re the outdoorsy type, an artist, a tech nerd, or a new homeowner looking to make your home more energy efficient, this list is for you. [Read full article]
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10 Eco-Friendly Products You Need in Your Life in the New Year
Have you started checking items off your New Year’s Resolutions list yet? If you’re struggling with it, we have some suggestions to help you if you’re hoping to become more eco-friendly next year and lower your carbon footprint. The best part? Many of these items can even save you money! [Read full article]
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Why EFI is a Great Place to Work
When it comes down to it, EFI is just a wonderful place to work. From the work/life balance to the amazing people working together every day, EFI provides a motivating workplace for everyone. While there are so many more we could share, we compiled our top 10 reasons why EFI (and the people who work here) rocks. [Read full article]
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Staff in the Spotlight: Jed Crawford, Director of Strategic Initiatives
“I really enjoy the building science challenges that we help customers solve. It is a very misunderstood topic and it is satisfying to help change people’s minds from the way they’ve always done it to ‘insulate tight, ventilate right.'" [Read full article]
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Let There Be (LED) Light!
When it comes to light, there’s a lot to wrap your head around: LED, lumens, watts, kelvin, warm vs. cool. Do you ever wonder what it all means and what it has to do with you? It can be daunting to know what the best light bulbs are for your home. Hopefully this blog will help you better understand the differences between an energy efficient LED bulb and a standard incandescent bulb picked up at the store for cheap. [Read full article]
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Staff in the Spotlight: Chris Palaima, Director of Customer Experience
“In the nine years I have I been at EFI, I have found that the most sustainable energy is positive energy. I owe everything I have in my life to it; it’s a way to successfully overcome life’s biggest challenges.” [Read full article]
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Oh the Places We Have Been...
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd, we’re taking a look back at all the places our team has been in the last month for events and trade shows. It’s been quite the busy February and we’ve met so many great people and learned a lot from so many inspiring speakers and sponsors. [Read full article]
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EFI's Instant In-Store Rebate Solution Increases Rebate Program Participation By 166% for 8 Utilities
Energy Federation Inc., is a leading technology company focused on helping Utilities implement energy Efficiency programs and lower the future demands for power on the grid. EFI has an award winning Utility branded marketplace, allowing customers to access programs though an eCommerce channel and instantly apply the Utility Rebate available to them. [Read full article]
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PPL Expanding Energy Efficiency Programs with EFI's Award Winning Utility Marketplace and Instant Rebate
Energy Federation Inc., the Industry leader in utility-branded marketplaces and omni-channel Instant Rebate technology, has partnered with PPL to launch their online marketplace, which offers online shopping for energy efficient products. EFI's award winning marketplace will eliminate the hassle of rebate paperwork, offer a multitude of products, and provide instant rebates to PPL's customers. [Read full article]
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EFI’s 2018 eCommerce Marketplace Program Impacts
In 2018, EFI received orders for 5.6 million energy efficiency-related products through our eCommerce platform. The savings associated with the products we offer varies based on hours of use, the type of structure, the climate, the geographical location, and the fuel (in the case of electricity this includes coal, natural gas, oil, wind, hydro, and solar). [Read full article]
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Staff in the Spotlight: Nicole Cooper, Director of Program Management
“I love that the work we do here at EFI to bring energy efficient products into the hands of millions of people contributes to the betterment of our global environment.” [Read full article]
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Winning Big With EFI
We work hard to provide our clients with above and beyond marketing from their utility marketplace websites to their branded energy saving kits. As long as they’re happy, we’re happy but when receiving awards for our efforts? Well, that’s just icing on the cake! [Read full article]
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White Paper: The Bulb's in Your Court
This promotion last year won an E Source Utility Ad award contest for energy efficiency & demand response. Since it was such a successful promotion for 2018, EFI & Duke Energy collaborated to bring it back to 2019. [Read full article]
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White Paper: We LOVE Thermostats!
EFI partnered with 17 stores to provide their customers an instant rebate on Smart Thermostats through an ecommerce online experience. Customers received a marketing notification online regarding this fabulous deal. [Read full article]
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Get Smart: the 411 on Smart Thermostats
By now almost everyone in the world has heard about smart thermostats and how amazing they are – but do you know WHY they’re so amazing? For those who have heard the buzz but are having some serious FOMO due to lack of knowledge about the product, this blog is for you. [Read full article]
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Staff in the Spotlight: Julia Harmatz, General Counsel
Julia is very passionate in her role at EFI as General Counsel. Not only was she the founder of the Women’s Leadership Forum, she also helped EFI receive certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise with the Commonwealth due to our female majority on the Board of Directors. [Read full article]
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