Water Heating
NEEA’s work in the water heating market helps deliver efficient, high-performance solutions tailored for Northwest consumers that enhance everyday comfort.
Efficient Water Heating for Everyday Comfort
Efficient water heater technology can significantly enhance everyday life for Northwest residents. By advancing technologies like Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs), consumers benefit from reliable, high-performance options that meet the unique needs of the region. Improved efficiency means less energy waste, improved performance, and increased satisfaction, making a tangible difference in daily living.
Market-Based, Northwest Solutions for Northwest Customers
Since 2005, NEEA has worked to advance the water heating market by supporting the market in developing Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) that maximize efficiency, performance and customer satisfaction for residents in all Northwest climates.
NEEA’s end-to-end Market Transformation efforts to improve water heating efficiency include:
- Collaborating closely with the entire supply chain, Northwest utilities, and manufacturers.
- Providing critical data and technical guidance to influence product development.
- Conducting region-wide trainings, workforce development, and promotion to spread awareness and increase demand.
- Providing energy, cost, and customer satisfaction data to help manufacturers understand the day-to-day needs of Northwest customers.
To ensure that the products operate efficiently and reliably for all Northwest climates and installation situations, NEEA partnered with manufacturers to add smart controls to Northwest-ready HPWHs. These controls make the products demand-response capable. This means they can reduce or shift electricity usage during peak periods. This can lower energy costs and help ensure a more reliable, secure and efficient power supply.
Permanent Change for the Northwest
NEEA’s Market Transformation efforts have already permanently changed the water heating market, influencing product advancements that maximize efficiency, performance and customer satisfaction for residents in all Northwest climates. Learn about highlights some of the major milestones of NEEA’s HPWH Market Transformation Work since 2005.
Market Transformation in Action: Permanent Water-Heating Advancements
Discover how NEEA’s Market Transformation strategies are revolutionizing water heating technology for Northwest residents. From testing new products to achieving an impressive 18% market share in the region, these advancements are driving significant advancements in residential water heating. Watch the full video below to learn more.
Advanced Water Heating Specification
NEEA’s Advanced Water Heating Specification (AWHS) offers essential guidance to manufacturers and market actors, helping them develop water heating products that deliver high consumer satisfaction and superior energy performance. By adhering to these guidelines, the market can produce innovative and efficient water heating solutions.
In addition to the AWHS, NEEA maintains comprehensive qualified products lists (QPLs) for both residential and commercial water heaters. These lists feature products that meet NEEA’s rigorous standards for efficiency, ensuring optimal performance and energy savings for consumers in the Northwest.
Learn more about the Advanced Water Heating Specification and explore the Qualified Products Lists to find the most efficient water heating solutions available.
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