This 2021 report by ACEEE examines the opportunity presented by Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) energy efficiency initiatives in the United States. It identifies the key obstacles, contextual regulatory and legislative factors that influence program opportunities, and offers a set of improvement opportunities for the CCA role in supporting energy efficiency in their local context. The analysis shows that a majority of CCAs operating nationwide are not currently offering energy efficiency programs. Findings suggest that communities pursuing energy aggregation can be more successful at realizing the benefits of energy efficiency programs by addressing resource funding, developing partnerships, and leveraging community support.
Keywords: Association, Building Retrofits, Climate Change, Energy Efficiency/Management, Renewable Energy, Smart Cities