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Revising the TV Energy Use Test Procedure: Incorporating HDR and other Needed Changes
The measurement method of television energy consumption has been largely consistent within the United States for the last decade. TVs have improved remarkably in energy efficiency during that time. It is important to understand how much of those apparent energy savings are the result of fundamental improvements to TV technology itself versus optimizing how TVs…
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Energy Efficiency Financing: Barriers and Opportunities in the Small Utility Market
High upfront costs and a lack of easily accessible financing are key barriers to investments in energy efficiency (EE). This report assessed EE financing barriers and opportunities for small utilities, relying on interviews, literature reviews and case studies. Key barriers identified include: lack of staff time, lack of access to low-cost capital, and inability to…
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2015-2016 Northwest Residential Lighting Long-Term Market Tracking Study
The sections below provide a brief project history, an overview of the 2015-2016 Residential Lighting Long-Term Market Tracking Study, summary of conclusions, and recommendations.
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Northwest Heat Pump Water Heater Initiative Market Progress Evaluation Report #2
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) engaged Evergreen Economics in August 2015 to conduct the second Market Progress Evaluation for NEEA’s Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Initiative, also known as the Hot Water Solutions Program.
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HPWH Lab Report_AO Smith_HPTU_12.09.2015
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Ecotope, Inc. and Cascade Engineering Services, Inc. to conduct a laboratory assessment of the A. O. Smith HPTU Series heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) for northern climate installations. Cascade Engineering evaluated the HPTU Series using a testing plan developed by Ecotope to assess HPWH performance.
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HPWH Lab Report_GE_H50DFEJSRA_04.09.2015
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Ecotope, Inc. and Cascade Engineering Services, Inc. to conduct a laboratory assessment of the GE model #GEH50DFEJSRA heat pump water heater (HPWH) for northern climate installations. Cascade Engineering evaluated the GEH50DFEJSRA using a testing plan developed by Ecotope to assess HPWH performance.
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HPWH Lab Report_GE_Gen2_09.28.2012
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Ecotope, Inc. and Cascade Engineering Services Inc., to conduct a laboratory assessment of the General Electric (GE) GeoSpring model # GEH50DEEDSR hybrid heat pump water heater (HPWH) for northern climate installations. Cascade Engineering evaluated the GeoSpring using a testing plan developed by Ecotope to assess heat pump…
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HPWH Lab Report_AOSmith_PHPT_02.13.2012
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Ecotope, Inc. and Cascade Engineering Services Inc., to conduct a laboratory assessment of the AO Smith Voltex hybrid heat pump water heater (HPWH) for northern climate installations. Using a testing plan developed by Ecotope to assess heat pump water heater performance, Cascade Engineering Services evaluated the AO…
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HPWH Lab Report_AirGenerate_ATI80_03.21.2013
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Ecotope, Inc. and Cascade Engineering Services Inc. to conduct a laboratory assessment of the AirGenerate AirTapTM model #ATI80 hybrid heat pump water heater (HPWH) for northern climate installations. Cascade Engineering evaluated the ATI80 using a testing plan developed by Ecotope to assess heat pump water heater performance.
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HPWH Lab Report_AirGenerate_ATI66_02.22.2012
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Ecotope, Inc. and Cascade Engineering Services Inc., to conduct a laboratory assessment of the AirGenerate ATI hybrid heat pump water heater (HPWH) for northern climate installations. Using a testing plan developed by Ecotope to assess heat pump water heater performance, Cascade Engineering evaluated the 66-gallon version of…
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