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Jennifer Amann

Senior Fellow, Buildings Program

Jennifer Amann is a senior fellow in ACEEE’s buildings program. In this role, she develops and supports strategic directions for the organization’s efforts to improve efficiency in homes and commercial buildings. Since joining ACEEE in 1997, she has written and presented extensively on buildings and equipment efficiency technologies, policies, and programs. Her current work focuses on maximizing energy savings from key buildings policies including building codes, performance standards, and appliance standards; scaling up deep retrofits and building decarbonization; improving efficiency in indoor agriculture; and analyzing new opportunities for energy efficiency in the buildings sector. She also leads content development for ACEEE’s consumer-focused website, Smarter House. Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors of the Attachments Energy Rating Council and the Resource Innovation Institute. Jennifer earned a Master of Environmental Studies from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Trinity University.

Expertise:

  • Residential energy efficiency and decarbonization
  • Appliances and lighting
  • Consumer education and behavior

Authored by Jennifer Amann

Environmental Performance Labels for Vehicles: Context and Findings of Market Research for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • Research Report
  • Transportation

    • Environmental Performance Labels for Vehicles: Context and Findings of Market Research for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    The USEPA worked for several years to develop an environmental rating system for vehicles and a label to display the resulting ratings. This report gives an account of focus group and survey work o…

    Apr 1, 2007

    Jennifer Amann, Therese Langer, James Kilesch

    Valuation of Non-Energy Benefits to Determine Cost-Effectiveness of Whole-House Retrofits Programs: A Literature Review
  • Research Report
  • Homes and Buildings

    • Valuation of Non-Energy Benefits to Determine Cost-Effectiveness of Whole-House Retrofits Programs: A Literature Review

    Growing evidence suggests that many consumers retrofit their homes for non-energy benefits such as improved comfort, aesthetic enhancements, and better indoor air quality. Despite the high value of…

    May 1, 2006

    Jennifer Amann

    Emerging Technologies/Practices: Finding the Next Generation
  • Research Report
  • Energy Efficiency Policy
  • Utilities and the Power Sector

    • Emerging Technologies/Practices: Finding the Next Generation

    Adopting new energy-efficient technologies and practices is key for reducing energy consumption and maintaining economic growth. As efficient technologies and practices (T&Ps) increase their market…

    Jan 1, 2004

    Harvey Sachs, Jennifer Amann, Marycel Tuazon, G. Todesco, D. Shipley, and M. Adelaar, Marbek Resource Consultants, L. Rainer, David Energy Group

    Building Commissioning in New York State: 2003 Market Characterization Study Survey Results and Analysis
  • Research Report
  • Homes and Buildings

    • Building Commissioning in New York State: 2003 Market Characterization Study Survey Results and Analysis

    This report presents the final results of a survey of building services providers and building owners and operators in New York State conducted in January and February 2003. It was conducted as par…

    Jun 1, 2003

    Jennifer Amann, Sandy Smith, Marycel Tuazon

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