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Heat Pump Water Heater Market Progress Evaluation Report #8
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with NMR Group, Inc. to conduct the eighth Market Progress Report (MPER) for its Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) program. The report finds that the program has contributed greatly to setting the groundwork for ongoing and widespread HPWH adoption. Between 2021 and 2024, HPWH market share increased from…
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Q1 2026 RETAC Meeting Notes
The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) held their first quarterly meeting of 2026 on March 11th. Topics included 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 also held a round robin discussion…
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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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National Innovation Prize Accelerates Research and Design for Efficient, Small Space Water Heating
Winning Solution Engineered to Bring New Choices, Energy Savings to More Homes PORTLAND, Ore. — Mar. 11, 2026 — A new, innovative contest is underway to help millions of U.S. families lower energy use and costs, at a time when electricity demand is significantly increasing nationwide. The Hot Water Innovation Prize, run by the Northwest…
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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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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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