FAQS

Where is the data?

• Members are committed to working on a shared standard and creating a unified data set.

• Respective members currently offer their own data products and services in differing formats, but they are not yet built on a shared dataset and do not yet use the shared standard.

  • BDC - Switch Is On

  • RA - API + calculator

  • Eli - API

  • North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (DSIRE)

  • RMI - API

How is this funded?

• Currently, donations are in kind from founding members (BDC, Rewiring America, and Eli). 

• We intend to create a membership model with annual dues to fund the operations of the collective.

How will you maintain the data?

• Member organizations will commit to sharing fixes and updates to data.

• The collective is currently partnering with UC San Diego’s Agile Electrification project to scope and design tools for incentive program administrators to maintain open data directly.

• When our standard is published, we will encourage programs to adopt it directly to publish information and changes to the incentives they offer.

What is the primary objective of NODE Collective?

• To eliminate data silos by creating a unified data repository for electrification incentives, making it open and accessible for all stakeholders.

Can private businesses utilize NODE's data for tool creation?

• Yes, once released, businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations are encouraged to use our data repository to develop their tools, increasing the collective's data utility.

How can organizations contribute to NODE?

• Contributions can be in the form of data, expertise, or financial support. Interested parties can join as members to actively participate in our initiatives. (More details below).

Can NODE’s data be used to develop private tools?

• Yes, private businesses, individuals, organizations, and developers are encouraged to use NODE’s data to create their tools, thus extending the utility and application of our repository.

Is there a roadmap and timeline for the collective’s work?

What kind of data is in scope for the collective?

• The initial scope for the collective is:

  • Federal, state, utility, and city/county incentives that broadly support electrification and decarbonization. 

  • Specifically: heat pumps (incl. air-to-water heat pumps, ductless heat pumps, ducted heat pumps, air source heat pumps, mini-split heat pumps, geothermal, ground source heat pumps, etc.), heat pump water heaters, electric and induction stoves and cooktops, heat pump and electric clothes dryers, new and used EVs, EV chargers, rooftop solar, battery storage, weatherization (incl. Insulation, windows, air sealing), electric wiring, electric panels and service upgrades, electric lawn equipment (mower, edger, leaf blower, weed whacker), smart thermostats, and e-bikes.

  • Initial data collection so far has focused on measures for single family residential buildings, and measures that are primarily consumer-facing.

  • Notes: supporting technologies (e.g. smart thermostats) and services (e.g. weatherization) are included wherever they make electrification more economical or desirable; e-bikes are included because they are cool; electric lawn care equipment is included so we can all breathe more easily.

• Currently out of scope, but open to contributions are welcome:

  • Incentives for multi-family and commercial buildings

  • More complex measures like net metering or investment tax credits

  • Appliance and distributor-specific rebates

  • Contractor-facing incentives

• We do not currently plan to open up data coverage for deeper information about rebate programs such as participating contractors, approved appliance lists, performance standards, etc but these may be added in future.