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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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Q1 2026 Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC)
Virtual
March 11, 2026
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
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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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Q4 2026 RCC Meeting – Day 2
Virtual
December 2, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Q4 2026 RCC Meeting – Day 1
Virtual
December 1, 2026
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Q2 2026 RCC Meeting
Virtual
June 16, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Q1 2026 RCC Meeting – Day 2
700 NE Multnomah Street
Suite 1300
Portland, OR 97232Hybrid
March 18, 2026
9:15 am – 11:30 am
Residential