Committee Materials

The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) will hold their third quarterly meeting of 2026 on September 30th. Topics include emerging technology updates from Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and Seattle City Light. Members will also hear from attendees at the recent ACEEE Summer Study program, as well as have an opportunity to share updates and…

A Note from the Executive Director This quarter, we are taking a minute to recognize the alliance’s 30-year history of success, released as part of the NEEA 2025 Annual Report. Working together, regional utilities and energy efficiency organizations have created permanent market change leading to 1,046 average megawatts (aMW) of co-created electric savings since 1997,…

The Q3 2026 Natural Gas Advisory Committee (NGAC) webinar will feature a review of the program expansion opportunity to add HVAC controls to the existing Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) program, including an overview of the current electric LLLC program, the integration pathway between lighting occupancy controls and rooftop unit thermostats, and the planned 2026-27…

The Q3 2026 Natural Gas Advisory Committee (NGAC) webinar will feature a review of the program expansion opportunity to add HVAC controls to the existing Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) program, including an overview of the current electric LLLC program, the integration pathway between lighting occupancy controls and rooftop unit thermostats, and the planned 2026-27…

The Q3 2026 Regional Portfolio Advisory Committee (RPAC) meeting will feature a milestone vote on the Efficient Fans Program, including a review of Program Advancement, funder feedback, and proposed advancement to the Market Development phase. The agenda also includes a review of results from the 2026 Heat Pump Water Heater Level Up campaign, with a…

The Q3 CICC Informational Packet includes updates and resources to help committee members prepare for upcoming activities and the Q4 CICC meeting. Highlights include details on the Q4 Annual Planning Session process, stakeholder engagement opportunities, draft 2027 meeting dates, and other reminders.

The Q3 2026 Regional Portfolio Advisory Committee (RPAC) meeting will feature a milestone vote on the Efficient Fans Program, including a review of Program Advancement, funder feedback, and proposed advancement to the Market Development phase. The agenda also includes a review of results from the 2026 Heat Pump Water Heater Level Up campaign, with a…

The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) held their second quarterly meeting of 2026 on June 17th. Topics included a review of the research around heat pumps conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute, as well as an overview of current projects by the Emerging Technologies Collaborative (ETC), which is part of the Consortium for…

The Q2 committee meeting will focus on key regional heat pump initiatives, including a review of draft resources from the NW Heat Pump Symposium, NEEA’s proposed draft of the Advanced Heat Pump specification highlighted at Efficiency Exchange, and discussion on the RTF’s “Minimizing Supplemental Heat” measure development, facilitated by Sr. Program Manager Suzi Asmus. The…

The Q2 2026 RPAC meeting (May 19) topics included: information on NEEA’s electric portfolio, NEEA program expansions, a Committee Round Robin, the Heat Pump Water Heater program’s market progress, the Heat Pump Water Heater program’s future marketing campaign, and a refresher on the Efficient Fans program and upcoming milestone.