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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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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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AWHS Residential Chapter Revision
NEEA welcomes additional feedback on this draft revision of the residential AWHS through August 31, 2026.
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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…
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2026 RCC Workplan
Residential Coordinating Committee roadmap of regional priority topics for 2026
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Q4 2025 RCC Meeting Notes
In the Q4 2025 virtual RCC meeting on day 1 (December 1) the committee focused on a discussion facilitated by NEEA Program Manager Anne Brink on affordability. Committee members also engaged in a regional roundtable discussion on organization and program updates. On day 2 (December 2), committee members participated in an annual planning process to…
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