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Distributed Pumping for Commercial HVAC Systems
Recorded on July 1, 2025 – 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…
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Ductless Heat Pumps: 2025 Market Diffusion Evaluation #3
In the fall of 2025, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with OWL Research Partners to conduct the third Market Diffusion Evaluation, formerly known as Long-Term Monitoring and Tracking (LTMT), of its Ductless Heat Pump (DHP) program. Since transitioning from active market development in 2020, NEEA has been monitoring the DHP market for signs…
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National Efficient Rooftop Unit Energy Modeling
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Resource Innovations and A2 Efficiency to conduct a modeling study on commercial HVAC efficiency measures for various types of commercial rooftop unit (RTU) equipment. The study sought to understand energy-savings potential across different climate zones and present a comprehensive analysis of these of these measures. The research…
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Dual-Fuel HVAC White Paper
Advancing dual-fuel residential HVAC to achieve a reliable, resilient and affordable energy future. North America’s energy system stands at a pivotal juncture, necessitating innovative and multifaceted approaches to support future resilience and reliability. Integrating natural gas and electricity can be a flexible and resilient solution to meeting the growing needs of our energy system. Dual-fuel…
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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…
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Low-Load Efficiency Heat Pump Performance
Recorded on 3/25/25 – This Product Council presented NEEA’s 2023-4 research investigating variable speed system performance at low-load conditions during mild weather conditions. Low-load efficiency is one of the no-to-low-cost market shifts we are pursuing at NEEA, which we believe can generate a 5% gain of fleet-wide performance. The truth is that not all variable…
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Low-Load Efficiency Heat Pump Performance
Virtual
March 25, 2025
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This Product Council presents NEEA’s 2023-4 research investigating variable speed system performance at low-load conditions during mild weather conditions. Low-load efficiency is one of the no/low-cost market shifts we are pursuing at NEEA, which we believe can generate a 5% gain of fleet-wide performance. The truth is that not all variable speed heat pumps perform…
Heating and Cooling|Residential