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FLAIR: Ductless Heat Pumps & Demand Response
Virtual
April 28, 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Ductless heat pumps represent one of the fastest-growing electrification segments, but unlocking their value as grid resources requires rethinking traditional demand response approaches. Unlike central systems, each mini-split offers smaller, distributed load—often just a fraction of a kilowatt—while also relying on proprietary, inverter-driven controls that limit integration with conventional thermostats. These systems don’t behave well…
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Advanced Heat Pump Savings Rate Modeling
Virtual
April 14, 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Big Ladder software and the NEEA Advanced Heat pump team leveraged the NEEP data base and regional field studies to model and calibrate energy savings rates in the NW for advanced heat pump improvements including cold climate capable, low load efficient, and minimizing supplemental heat. This session will share out the methodology and results of…
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ResHVAC Dual-Fuel Systems Analysis
Virtual
March 10, 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
ResHVAC Dual-Fuel Systems Analysis Gas and electric systems can be combined in multiple ways to provide residential space conditioning. Different combinations and control schemes will lead to different operating costs, energy use, and emissions. NEEA conducted an exploratory analysis to identify dual fuel systems with lower operating costs, reduced energy use, and reduced emissions in…
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Special Session: Heat Pump Equipment Commissioning Systems
Virtual
January 26, 2026
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Heat Pump Equipment Commissioning Systems Use of cellular phone apps combined with wireless tool connectivity to the HVAC system is enabling HVAC technicians to easily understand if the system they are installing is setup and operating correctly. Three companies will provide a brief demon of their systems capabilities, what the contractor experience is like, and…
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Efficiency Exchange 2026
Boise Centre East in Boise, Idaho
195 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702May 5, 2026 – May 6, 2026
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Efficiency Exchange (EFX) is the premier networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals from across the Northwest. Over 500 regional and national attendees from public and private utilities, consulting and research firms, and government and non-profit organizations come together to learn and connect to help the region more effectively achieve its energy efficiency goals.
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Navien Dual-Fuel Residential Heat Pump Water Heater
In-Person and Online
NEEA Offices
700 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 1300
Portland, OR 97232
Columbia Conf. RoomHybrid
November 12, 2025
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Navien is preparing to launch a dual-fuel residential heat pump water heater that includes an efficient electric heat pump and an efficient gas burner. This combination will offer high efficiency, fuel flexibility, and significant customer benefits. In this special session product council, Navien will share details of the product, their test data, and timing of…
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Compliance & Conformance: Enabling Grid-Responsive Heat Pump Water Heaters
Virtual
October 28, 2025
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
As part of NEEA’s End-Use Load Flexibility work, NEEA contracted with Portland State University to test residential heat pump water heaters and determine how they respond when receiving CTA-2045-B signals. The results of this research uncover whether the water heaters meet the messaging requirements of CTA-2045-B and how the water heaters behave in response to…
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Real World Energy Conservation by Controlling Resistive Heating Elements
Virtual
August 19, 2025
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
New technology uses a recently patented method to thermostatically control resistive type heating elements, such as found in many high wattage (previously un-controlled) applications including: vehicle/equipment block heaters (commercial & residential); livestock water tank heaters; pipe heating tape and many other applications. It is a small (about the size of a brick) universal plug-and-play device,…
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2025 AHPC Spring Meeting
Virtual
July 8, 2025
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Product Council is hosting the Spring Advanced Heat Pump Coalition member webinar. During the webinar, each of the work groups will provide updates on their current activities. The presentations include: WG#1 – Test Procedures and Ratings; WG#2 – Roadmap and Manufacturer Engagement; WG#5 – Connected Commissioning; WG#8 – Dual Fuel Heat Pumps; and WG#10…
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Distributed Pumping for Commercial HVAC Systems
Virtual
July 1, 2025
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Grundfos Distributed Pumping is a hydronic system design that optimizes the entire HVAC system while improving occupant comfort. It replaces energy wasting balance and control valves in HVAC systems with intelligent, reliable and maintenance-free pumps that generate pressure only when and where it’s needed. Removing the balancing and control valves and replacing them with small…
Commercial + Industrial