Non-Energy Impacts and Process Evaluation of Integrated Energy Retrofit Packages from EBD Program

The purpose of this solicitation is to complement forthcoming research funded by GFO-23-310 to evaluate the non-energy impacts of building retrofits, taking advantage of the opportunity to study the impacts and benefits of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Program. Researchers will work with EBD administrators to evaluate air quality, heat resilience, comfort, household costs, and other non-energy impacts. By leveraging the work of the EBD program, this research can shed light on previously understudied benefits and costs to low-income households. The expected outcomes include lessons learned to inform ongoing and future decarbonization investments and priorities.