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Engaging Market Actors to Support Water Conservation:Perspectives from the Field
Presented by: Alison ten CateOctober 8, 2010
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Market Transformation:What is It?
Influencing the market to support resource efficiency
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Market Transformation: What is It?
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Then Now
Conservation
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Market Transformation: What is It?
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Efficiency
Advanced Technologies
Better Quality Services
Fewer Resource
Use Requirements
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Market Transformation: What is It?
Market Intervention
(incentives, education, feedback)
Lasting Changes
Reduced Barriers
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Market Transformation: What is It?
Examples of incentive programs:
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Industry Partnerships Matter
Manufacturers, Contractors, and Retailers
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Industry Partnerships Matter
Rebates alone do not shift the market without additional interventions…
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Industry Partnerships Matter
Increased Rebate Impacts on Water Heater Rebate Participation
Little to no response in stocking practices, either
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Industry Partnerships Matter
Lessons learned:
• Customers and suppliers need to KNOW about the incentives
• Suppliers need to “buy in” in order to support and promote
Long term effectiveness is achieved through education and training
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Manufacturer Partnerships Matter
Conduit for sharing market
information
• Sales cycles• Stocking
practices• Barriers
Direct source for feedback about:
• Product performance
• Technology
Collaborative resource for co-
promotions
• Re-direct promotions towards efficiency
Manufacturers
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Manufacturer Partnerships Matter
Examples of effective manufacturer partnerships:
Example #1: Interest rate buy-down for HVAC equipment financing in lieu of rebates
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Manufacturer Partnerships Matter
Example #2: Tracking brand performanceProvides regular feedback
Identifies gaps in brand performance
Highlights additional insights into sales trends
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Retailer & Contractor Partnerships Matter
Key influencers at time of purchase decision
Direct interaction
with customer
Proven influence over
product selection
Serve as trusted advisor
Specially-trained
Familiar with products
Retailers and Contractors
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Retailer & Contractor Partnerships Matter
Example #1: Cooperatively financed marketing for
participating contractors
Example #2: Retailer agreements to track and
provide sales feedback for specific quarterly targets
Examples of effective partnerships:
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Training and Outreach isEffective
Site visits and retailer/contractor training
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Training and Outreach is Effective
Promotes ongoing market
engagement
Maintains momentum and helps to provide
consistent messaging
Allows you to get to know the
audience (aka-the market)
Sales Associate Training at Pacific Sales in Southern California
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Training and Outreach is Effective
Example:High Efficiency Toilet Rebate Participation and Pacific Sales Associate Trainings
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Training and Outreach is Effective
Example:Clothes Washer Rebate Participation and Sears Outreach
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Training and Outreach is Effective
Effective consumer education tactics:
• Traditional utility marketing • Direct mail• Bill stuffers• Work with retailers –
support their events
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Training and Outreach is Effective
Effective consumer education tactics:• Point-of-Sale materials
for retail-based marketing• Cling labels• Information for sales
associates as well• Leverage the credibility of
utility name/logo• Can include contractor-
installed measures
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Training and Outreach is Effective
Effective consumer education tactics:• Online Marketing
• Interactive website content (i.e.- savings calculators)
• Industry partner web portals to communicate program resources
• E-newsletters, feedback mechanisms
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Effective Consumer Messaging
Challenges and effective ways to induce changes in purchasing or behavior
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Effective Consumer Messaging
Challenge:
How to get the consumer to “buy in”?
Habits and social influences shape purchase decisions as much as monetary savings
Consumers must enjoy the experience in order to influence others
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Effective Consumer Messaging
What is the best way to frame consumer messaging in light
of these challenges?
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Effective Consumer Messaging
Comparisons to help visualize
savingsPositive solutions
Working together towards a
common goalPledge
programs
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Effective Incentive Design Strategies
Traditional vs. creative options
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Incentive Design Strategies
When does it make sense to depart from the traditional rebate package?
Effective strategies include:
Periodically increased incentive amounts
Instant discounts vs. mail-in rebates
Create shorter-term programs
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Incentive Design Strategies
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HET Instant Discount Rebate Participation
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Shaping Future Program Planning
Recommendations for moving forward
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Incentive Design Strategies
Leverage continuous partnerships with clear avenues for communication between program and industry
Co-promotions DO work (and can be more cost-effective for low budget programs)
Encourage feedback and listen to the market
Define your success metrics
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