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2022 Residential Building Stock Assessment – Data Dictionary
Published April 2024 The 2022 RBSA datasets support estimation of regional and subregional building stock characteristics and the characteristics of energy using equipment in residential spaces across the Northwest (i.e., lighting, appliances, electronics, and mechanical equipment). This includes the ability to estimate the prevalence of equipment types and subtypes, as well as understand their characteristics (e.g.,…
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2022 Residential Building Stock Assessment – Methods Report
Published April 2024 The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA) Residential Building Stock Assessment (RBSA) is a critical resource for the Northwest that is relied upon for a wide array of uses including energy planning forecasts, to inform codes and standards development, market transformation strategies, energy efficiency program planning, and program evaluation. Many other regions either…
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2022 Residential Building Stock Assessment – Findings Report
Published April 2024 The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is excited to share the results of the 2022 Residential Building Stock Assessment (2022 RBSA) – the third assessment since the study’s inception in 2011. Data for the RBSA is collected every five years and includes information on building characteristics and energy usage data for single-family 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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High-Performance Windows Baseline Review
As part of its High-Performance Windows program, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) seeks to accelerate and broaden the installation of high-performance windows in residential buildings, with a long-term goal of having over 50% of window sales in the Northwest having a U-Value of 0.20 or less. To enhance its understanding of the current status…
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Washington Residential Code Evaluation
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with TRC to conduct a residential code evaluation in Washington, examining new construction single family homes built under Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) 2018. The evaluation estimated compliance with the code, primary space and water heating fuel selection, the proportion of homes with gas hook ups and gas-using…
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Hydrogen-Ready Appliances Assessment Report
In 2022, NEEA contracted with Cadeo Group to assess the current and future needs of natural gas appliances served by a blend of conventional methane and hydrogen. The attached report documents that assessment and provides recommendations for future actions to support efficient and safe use of hydrogen blended fuels in new and existing natural gas…
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Central Heat Pump Water Heaters for Multifamily Supply Side Assessment Study
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with New Buildings Institute (NBI) in January 2021 to conduct research and outreach to better understand the current landscape of central heat pump water heater (HPWH) adoption in multifamily buildings. Research objectives included 1) Identifying all primary barriers to central HPWH adoption, 2) Increasing understanding of the value…
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