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Natural Gas Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Advancing Practical Solutions at Scale
Commercial buildings are entering a new phase of energy efficiency defined by a shift toward resilient, scalable solutions. Rather than seeking new systems, cost-conscious decision makers today are focused on technologies that are easier to adopt, easier to install, and easier to integrate into existing buildings.
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Q2 2026 RETAC Agenda Packet
The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) will hold their second quarterly meeting of 2026 on June 17th. Topics will include 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…
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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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Q2 2026 Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC)
Virtual
June 17, 2026
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) is holding their second quarterly meeting of 2026. Scheduled to speak are Ron Domitrovic of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Spencer Sator of the Emerging Technologies Collaborative (ETC) that is part of the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE).
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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,…
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Q2 2026 CICC Agenda Packet
In the Q2 May 27th CICC meeting Committee members will hear from Anne Curran NEEA Sr. Program Manager and panelists from Energy Trust of Oregon, Seattle City Light, and Snohomish PUD on Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) Education, while also engaging the committee in a roundtable discussion on each organizations progress, challenges, and lessons learned…
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End-Use Load Research Commercial Energy Metering Study – Final Report
NEEA and its partners launched the End‑Use Load Research (EULR) project, which collected high‑frequency energy use data from residential and commercial buildings, including the Commercial Energy Metering Study (CEMS) focused on key HVAC end uses in office and retail buildings. This report summarizes the breadth of data collected through the CEMS and was prepared by…
Commercial + Industrial