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Independent Assessment of NEEA Approaches to Estimating Influence Over State Energy Codes
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with NMR Group to conduct a review of several alternative approaches to evaluating NEEA’s influence on the outcomes of state energy code processes in the Northwest. The objective of this assessment was to support NEEA in identifying ways to assess its codes efforts that more accurately document and…
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2025 CBSA Webinar #4 Slides
On October 21, 2024, staff from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), study implementer Westat and on-site data collection leads Michaels Energy presented information on the Commercial Building Stock Assessment (CBSA) recruitment efforts and data collection, which includes the web survey, billing data, and site visits. Every five years NEEA conducts the CBSA on behalf of…
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2025 CBSA Webinar #3 Slides
On June 27, 2024, staff from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and study implementer Westat presented information on the Commercial Building Stock Assessment (CBSA) study’s instrumentation, sub-sampling, billing data, location and timing for initial recruiting, and initial site visits. Every five years NEEA conducts the CBSA on behalf of the region. The CBSA catalogues…
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BetterBricks Commercial Building Decision Maker Study
NEEA contracted with ETHNO Insights to conduct a market research study to better understand the commercial building renovation decision making process. This research will inform NEEA’s understanding of a whole-buildings approach to energy efficiency and identify opportunities to leverage new building performance standards to support energy-efficient renovations in commercial buildings. ETHNO conducted secondary research and…
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Codes Market Progress Evaluation Report #5
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with ADM Associates (ADM) and Johnson Consulting Group to conduct the fifth Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) for its commercial and residential codes efforts. ADM evaluated NEEA’s influence on code development and adoption in the Northwest, NEEA-supported energy code-related training and education efforts, and NEEA’s recently updated Codes…
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2025 CBSA Webinar #2 Slides
On March 25, 2024, staff from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and study implementer Westat presented information on the Commercial Building Stock Assessment (CBSA) study’s sample design, virtual listing of buildings, recruiting approach, and the engineering firm selected to support the study. Every five years NEEA conducts the CBSA on behalf of the region. The…
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Fan Systems Market Characterization
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA) Efficient Fans program aims to increase awareness, visibility, and market adoption of more efficient fan products. NEEA contracted with DNV Energy Insights USA, Inc. (DNV), to conduct this Market Characterization study, which focused specifically on understanding efficient fan system products that are not embedded in larger equipment (“non-embedded fan…
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2023 Review of Key Assumptions for Luminaire Level Lighting Controls
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Cadmus to conduct a review of key assumptions underlying the savings and cost effectiveness calculations for its Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) program. The research objective for this study was to review the values used in estimating control savings for LLLC sold in the region. Additionally, the…
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Luminaire Level Lighting Controls: Market Sizing for Exterior Parking Lot Applications
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Cadeo Group to estimate the current potential market size for exterior luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC) in non-residential parking in the Northwest, as NEEA considers including this application in the program. Cadeo Group reviewed secondary data sources to understand the current market size for this application and…
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Heat Pump Water Heaters in Multifamily New Construction: Design Charrette Findings
After discovering unique building design and installation challenges of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) in low-rise multifamily housing, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) saw an opportunity. To better understand the opportunity at hand, NEEA staff collaborated with Energy Trust of Oregon staff to identify solutions that overcome these challenges and increase adoption of HPWHs…
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