Collaboration that Counts: The Role of State Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Councils

The three southern New England states are among the leading energy efficiency jurisdictions in North America. Of the many commonalities among these states, the presence of a central stakeholder body (‘council’ or ‘board’) focused on energy efficiency policy and planning stands out as an important factor in their accomplishments. This paper describes how a collaborative, multi-stakeholder council can foster a climate of efficiency program success and cooperation.