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What did you do during the COVID-19 lockdown? ...
This year has been one of the most unexpected and
certainly, unprecedented experiences for all of us.
But we have adapted to Zoom calls, sheltering in
place (literally), and discovered resourceful ways
manage the delicate work-life balance.
 We
continue to assist our clients in program
evaluation, EM&V planning, and exciting market
research activities. But, we have also spent our
"lockdown" developing two new creative endeavors.
First, I refined my first novel, "Grit & Granite,"
and am now ready to relaunch it on its new,
dedicated website ( www.kjwrites.com).
Check out my new book
trailer and pick up your copy at Amazon or my
website. I have learned so much about the
intricacies of fiction writing and publishing in the
past year. Thanks to everyone for your support and
positive feedback.
I have also joined forces with 12 other successful woman
owners to share our journey about overcoming obstacles
and developing successful business strategies. Together,
we share our stories in the second book in the Pink Shoe
Sisters Series, "Breaking Through." It's on track to
become an Amazon best-seller (too). I hope you enjoy the
stories from these amazing women representing a diverse
group of industries ( Women
In Business: Breaking Through).
Please stay safe during these challenging times, and
we look forward to reconnecting with you in the New
Year.
Best regards,
Dr. Katherine Johnson, President
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Arkansas Adapts to
Changing Energy Markets
The Arkansas Public Service Commission (PSC) just approved the
Technical Resource Manual V8.2 ( TRM
V 8.2). This new version incorporates the changes in the
lighting marketplace (i.e., EISA backstop). It provides updated
guidance on calculating non-energy benefits, tracking
recommendations from program evaluation activities, and
documenting savings from its statewide Consistent Weatherization
Approach (CWA) Program.
The PSC also extended our contract as the Independent
Evaluation Monitor (IEM) through PY2022. During the next
three years, we will continue building on Arkansas's
successes and assisting the Parties Working Collaboratively
(PWC) as they explore new topics in the energy efficiency
market. We are deeply grateful for this opportunity.
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Block
Island-Building an Energy Efficiency Program
  Together with Michaels Energy, we will be supporting the development and
administration of an island-wide residential and small commercial
program in Rhode Island. We are working with The Block Island Power
Company and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources to develop the
program tracking database and provide ongoing support for its launch of
two new rebate programs. This effort builds on the lessons from a
previous pilot program and includes developing the tools to determine
overall program cost-effectiveness tests as defined in the Rhode Island
test.
The programs will launch by the end of the year, and we look forward to
conducting a "site" visit in the summer to this lovely spot-when it's
safe to travel again. ( Block
Island Power Company).
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Proving the Savings in the "Show Me" State
The
Johnson Consulting Group team has
been working on program evaluations
for several Missouri gas and
electric utilities. We just
completed a comprehensive program
evaluation of Spire's Residential
Space and Water Heating Program and
its Commercial and Industrial
Prescriptive and Custom Programs.
These results illustrate that
Missouri's largest gas utility has
developed innovative, engaging, and
successful ways to promote gas
energy efficiency solutions to its
customers. Spire has also developed
some creative marketing approaches
that reinforce the importance of
investing in energy efficiency gas
appliances. The utility even
provides some
holiday cooking tips.
We are also conducting the EM&V
activities for Summit Natural Gas'
(MO) of its Equipment Rebate Program
(ERP), launched was in 2018. We will
provide highlights and key takeaways
from our final EM&V report, due in
February 2021.
We are also completing process
evaluation activities as a
subcontractor to ADM Associates ( Evergy),
the new company formed from the
merger of KCP&L and Westar Energy.
We will be leading the process
evaluation activities for its Demand
Response and New Pilot Programs for
the next three-year program cycle.
Our team is so pleased to have such
great utility clients that are
committed to providing innovative
energy efficiency programs for both
gas and electric customers.
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Energy Central
 Dr.
Katherine Johnson has been named as one of the "Voices
of 2020" for the
Energy Management Network. She is also a member of the
Welcome New Expert Interview Series. |
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Breaking News:
2020 is almost over!
Wishing all of our friends and colleagues a festive and socially distant
holiday and the best New Year Ever!
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Fun Stuff
 We
were able to getaway to
Clifftop Condo in Ouray, Colorado for some socially distant
relaxation in the hot springs and beautiful mountains.
Check out these Colorado Views -
KJ's Condo in Ouray, CO
 Barley
Hops, our rambunctious 16-month puppy, is bouncing back from knee
surgery. He liked his surgical pjs.
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