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Variable Speed Heat Pump Load Flexibility Modeling
Variable speed heat pumps (VSHP) and cold climate air source heat pumps (ccASHP) have gained increased attention for their potential to support utility end-use load flexibility programs while maintaining customer comfort. VSHPs can be programmed to respond to grid signals, adjusting unit energy consumption by varying the compressor and fan speeds. Very limited data are available to quantify VSHP…
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2025 Heat Pump Water Heater Baseline and Key Assumption Review
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Larson Energy Research to review key baseline assumptions and energy savings inputs for its Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) program. In 2025, NEEA updated key assumptions to better account for HPWH adoption in residential new construction, introducing new approaches to more accurately track savings across the region.…
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Manufactured Homes Market Diffusion Evaluation Report
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Apex Analytics, LLC to conduct the first Market Diffusion Evaluation report for its Manufactured Homes program, which stopped active market engagement in 2024. The program was designed to increase adoption of manufactured homes built to an above–ENERGY STAR® efficiency level (NEEM+) and, in doing so, to support…
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SharePoint Best Practices for Contractors
This SharePoint Best Practices guidance document is here to help contractors working with NEEA collaborate with via SharePoint, which is NEEA’s go-to file management system for sharing files across and with teams. Please refer to this information to help navigate when and how to use SharePoint for working with teams at NEEA, especially when new…
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Recommendations for Adapting the TV Policy Approach for Computer Monitors and Digital Signage Displays
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Pacific Crest Labs (PCL) to conduct a study on the energy performance of computer monitors and digital signage displays (DSDs). This study extends the regulatory and testing framework, originally developed for televisions, to arrive at a unified approach to regulating all three display types under common test…
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Gas High Efficiency DOAS Energy Savings Analysis
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is exploring the energy savings potential from gas high efficiency dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) configurations in which the primary heating system for HVAC is a natural gas solution. This report analyzes the energy performance of conventional heating and ventilation approaches compared to high-efficiency system designs across a range…
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Retail Product Portfolio: Market Progress Evaluation Report #3
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Level 7 Market Research to conduct the third Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) for the Retail Product Portfolio (RPP) program. From July 2025 through February 2026, Level 7 conducted interviews with NEEA staff and contractors, reviewed program documentation, internal reports, communication records, and sales data, and conducted…
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Retail Product Portfolio: Televisions Key Assumptions Review
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with TRC to review its approach to standardizing television sales and specification data, as well as several calculations supporting savings from energy-efficient televisions for comprehensiveness and accuracy. Methods included a focused review of current literature and utilizing technical expertise to assess NEEA’s available datasets and calculations. TRC found…
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2027 Motor System Stock Assessment: Brochure
The 2027 Motor System Stock Assessment (MSSA) is a regional research study led by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) to collect detailed data on motor-driven equipment in industrial facilities across the Northwest. It is the first comprehensive study of its kind in the region since 2000. This brochure is intended to provide participating facilities,…
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2027 Motor System Stock Assessment: Frequently Asked Questions
The 2027 Motor System Stock Assessment (MSSA) is a regional research study led by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) to collect detailed data on motor-driven equipment in industrial facilities across the Northwest. It is the first comprehensive study of its kind in the region since 2000. This FAQ is intended to provide participating facilities,…
Commercial + Industrial