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The energy efficiency industry is moving at lightspeed. Keep ahead of the market with the latest information from PSD. We look at the policies, people, and technology that will contribute to the transformation of how we use energy.

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October 9, 2024

PSD Celebrates National ENERGY STAR® Day

PSD is proud to be an ENERGY STAR partner, managing several residential new home programs nationwide. As a partner, PSD is dedicated to promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in residential…
October 2, 2024 in News

PSD Awarded 2024 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Grant From the Department of Energy (DOE)

Performance Systems Development of New York (PSD) is excited to announce that our project “SuperCharging Standardized Asset Data using EnergyPlus” has been selected as one of three projects in this…
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October 2, 2024 in Holiday, News

PSD Celebrates Energy Efficiency Day

Happy Energy Efficiency Day from all of us at PSD! Did you know? Since 1990, energy efficiency savings have averted the need to build 313 large power plants and delivered…
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October 1, 2024 in Holiday, News

Energy Awareness Month – Ten Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency Within Your Home

October is recognized as Energy Awareness Month, reminding individuals, businesses, and communities to focus on the importance of energy conservation and efficiency. This month provides an opportunity to raise awareness…
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September 25, 2024 in News, Press Releases

PSD Appoints Kate Forester as Vice President of Finance

PSD has appointed Kate Forester as Vice President of Finance. Kate brings over 15 years of experience managing finance functions for both for-profit and non-profit organizations. She has a proven…
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Events

Innovation and collaboration happen with every conversation at every event across the country. Whether it is cutting-edge training or keeping up with industry leaders, follow PSD events to expand your network and grow your knowledge.

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April 4, 2024 in Conference, News

PSD Presented at the 2024 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show

The National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show is an annual conference hosted by the Building Performance Association that brings together thousands of contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators, energy…
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December 7, 2023 in Events, News

PSD’s QA Team Holds Quarterly Contractor Training in Atlantic City, NJ

The PSD QA Team held a quarterly contractor training in Atlantic City, NJ, at the South Jersey Gas (SJG) building for New Jersey Comfort Partners. Subject Matter Expert Joe Konopacki,…
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November 30, 2023 in Events, Human Interest, News

PSD Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Company Retreat in Ithaca, NY

This year, PSD celebrated its 25th Anniversary! The company recently gathered in Ithaca, NY, to reflect on our roots, honor our past, and plan for the future. For many of…
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November 9, 2023 in Conference, News

PSD Going Back to Cali for the 2023 RESNET® Conference

PSD is heading to San Diego, CA, for the 2023 RESNET® Conference! Cindy Zeis, Emelie Cuppernell Glitch, and Ethan MacCormick will be there as they look forward to learning about strategic solutions, networking with new…
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Legislative

From Washington D.C. to Harrisburg, PA, federal, state, and city governments are trying to keep pace with technological and scientific advances. We break down these policies and what they mean to program administrators and implementers.

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March 28, 2023

Joe Nunley and KEEA Members Advocate for Whole Home Repairs in Harrisburg, PA

In February, Joe Nunley and KEEA members met at the Capitol in Harrisburg for legislator & governor office meetings advocating for Whole-Home Repairs. KEEA will continue to recommend prioritizing recurring…
March 27, 2023 in Human Interest, Legislative

Emelie Cuppernell Glitch Meets With NY State Legislators in Washington, D.C.

Emelie outside the U.S. Capitol building On March 14, 2023, the in-person RESNET Board of Directors meeting was held in Washington, DC. PSD’s Director of New Homes, Emelie Cuppernell Glitch,…
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January 27, 2023 in Legislative, News

Utility Programs in New York State to Use PSD’s OpenStudio Simulations

The U.S. Department of Energy honored PSD with a Home Energy Score Innovation Award for our initial Standardized OpenStudio Simulation in 2022. The new OpenStudio Simulation combines cold climate air…
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January 23, 2023 in Legislative, News

PSD Partners with Sustainable Finger Lakes to Support Ithaca’s Green New Deal

Performance Systems Development (PSD) and Sustainable Finger Lakes will support the Ithaca Green New Deal through a performance-based grant from the Innovative Market Strategies program at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).…
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November 19, 2022 in Legislative, News

PSD’s John Davis was featured in NEEP’s Ready, Set, Scale Series: Preparing for IRA Funding

Performance Systems Development (PSD)‘s Director of Business Development, John Davis was recently featured in Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)‘s Ready, Set, Scale Series: Preparing for IRA Funding. This webinar is an in-depth discussion…
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Software

PSD Compass is a configurable enterprise solution for energy efficiency programs and implementers.

Solutions

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