The Q4 2026 Natural Gas Advisory Committee (NGAC) meeting will focus on preparation for the upcoming Program Advancement vote on expanding the existing Advanced Performance Dedicated Outside Air Systems (AP DOAS) program into the natural gas portfolio. Committee members will receive background on the proposal, review the milestone timeline, and discuss the opportunity ahead of the December 9 vote. The agenda also includes Committee Round Robin discussion covering program and personnel changes, current challenges, utility activities, and organizational updates.

In addition to these featured discussions, NEEA staff will provide portfolio updates and highlights from Q2 and Q3 across Advanced Performance Rooftop Units, Advanced Commercial Water Heating, Dual-Fuel Residential HVAC, scanning and emerging technology efforts, and Codes, Standards & New Construction activities. The packet also includes an informational update on Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) + HVAC field pilots, opportunities for utility coordination and participation, reminders about upcoming stakeholder engagement activities and events, and finalized 2027 NGAC meeting dates.