ACEEE for no-cost behavioral science assistance for clean energy challenges!
Free Behavioral Science Support
The BEAR Hub’s free support service is designed to help organizations apply behavioral science and deliver measurable results in buildings, transportation, and industry energy programs.
We work closely with cities, utilities, nonprofits, and other partners to:
- Identify key behavioral challenges in their programs
- Pinpoint barriers and opportunities using behavioral science insights
- Prioritize and design solutions to test-from messaging strategies to program design
- Support implementation by troubleshooting throughout the process
- Evaluate what works, suggesting strategies for assessing impact
Our approach is designed to tackle a variety of program challenges, but the key is to focus on a specific behavior.
How it Works
1. Tell us about your challenge (quick intake form)
2. Meet with experts (free consultation)
3. Get research-backed guidance (tailored recommendations)
4. Implement strategies (ongoing support) Learn More
Whether you’re looking to boost program participation, increase heat pump adoption, reduce single occupancy vehicle travel, or change how people engage with your program, identifying exactly what you want to do helps achieve success.
Depending on your needs, our support can range from a few targeted recommendations to a 4- to 6-month collaboration during which we help refine strategies, test interventions, and evaluate results to ensure measurable impact.