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NEEA Staff Lead National Presentations on HVAC and Water Heating Energy Efficiency
NEEA staff presenters at ACEEE Hot Air Hot Water Forums in Phoenix will focus on innovations in natural gas and electric energy efficient technologies.
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ResHVAC Dual-Fuel Systems Analysis
Recorded March 10, 2026 – 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…
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Q1 2026 RETAC Agenda Packet
The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) will hold their first quarterly meeting of 2026 on March 11th. Topics will include an overview and update on the dairy heat pump water heater pilot project by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), as well as an overview from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Members will also have a…
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Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Qualified Products List
The Residential Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Qualified Products List (QPL) contains information on Residential HPWH products that meet the Advanced Water Heating Specification requirements. These products are found in Single Family or low rise multifamily (in residential dwelling units). Please contact us with any questions. Updated as of 2026
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2023 Residential Laundry Field Study
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Kannah Consulting to conduct the 2023 Laundry Field Study, which supplements NEEA’s 2022 Residential Building Stock Assessment (RBSA). The report documents a field study designed to capture typical home laundry equipment characteristics, record consumers’ laundry processing behavior, and collect real-time clothes washer and dryer energy data from homes across the Northwest, deepening NEEA’s understanding of household energy use…
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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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Request for Information: AWHS Residential Chapter Revision
Request for Information: Advanced Water Heating Specification Residential Chapter Revision NEEA’s Advanced Water Heating Specification (AWHS) provides guidance to manufacturers in developing residential heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) capable of providing consumer satisfaction and energy efficiency. Additionally, NEEA’s residential HPWH Qualified Product List (QPL) recognizes products qualified by NEEA to the residential sections of the…
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Introducing a New Era of Heat Pump Testing Accuracy
After noticing a discrepancy between heat pump efficiency ratings and real-world performance, NEEA collaborated with partners from across North America to develop an improved energy rating and test procedure. These changes will benefit Northwest consumers in a variety of ways, such as empowering HVAC contractors to make more informed decisions when choosing heat pumps to…
Residential