Sampson Research is a consulting practice that specializes in research, analysis, and evaluation services to support programs and other initiatives that encourage the efficient use of energy. Clients include private and public utilities, governments, business associations, and communities. Since its launch in 2002, Sampson Research has completed more than 80 projects in the areas of demand-side management program design, implementation, and evaluation; market analysis and research; and special studies. The guiding principle for Sampson Research is to provide research solutions that deliver value and actionable results to its clients.Project examples:- Socio-economic impact assessment of a fuel switching initiative- Market effects evaluation of a natural gas fireplace program- Fixed effects billing analysis of energy efficient natural gas furnaces.- Process and market evaluation of an energy performance contracting program.- Economic impact of the construction and operation of a small run-of-river hydroelectric facility. - Joint study of residential electricity and natural gas end-use equipment and use behaviours.- Process evaluation of a direct-install energy-efficient lighting program for small business. - Comprehensive supply-side and demand-side market assessment of energy-efficient lighting.- Development of a Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) model for a residential behavioural DSM program.- Bass diffusion modelling for behavioural DSM
Listed skills include Analysis, Energy, Program Evaluation, Energy Policy, and 17 others.