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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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Q1 2026 Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC)
Virtual
March 11, 2026
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Heat Pump Equipment Commissioning Systems
Recorded January 26, 2026 – Heat Pump Equipment Commissioning Systems’ use of cellular phone apps, combined with wireless tool connectivity to the HVAC system, is enabling HVAC technicians to more easily understand if the system they are installing is set-up and operating correctly. In this special session held on Monday, January 26th, representatives from Measure…
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Q4 2025 RETAC Meeting Notes
The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) held their fourth quarterly meeting of 2025 on December 4th. Topics included a discussion about Central Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters, an emerging technology update from Energy Trust, as well as an overview and review of key projects by the National Lab of the Rockies.
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Q4 2025 RETAC Agenda Packet
The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) will hold their fourth quarterly meeting of 2025 on December 4th. Topics include a discussion about Central Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters, an emerging technology update from Energy Trust, as well as an overview and review of key projects by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
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Navien Dual-Fuel Residential Heat Pump Water Heater
Recorded November 12, 2025 – Navien is preparing to launch a dual-fuel residential heat pump water heater that includes an efficient electric heat pump and an efficient gas burner. This combination will offer high efficiency, fuel flexibility, and significant customer benefits. In this special session product council, Navien shared details of the product, their test…
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Conformance & Compliance: Enabling Grid-Responsive Heat Pump Water Heaters
Recorded on October 28, 2025 – As part of NEEA’s End-Use Load Flexibility work, NEEA contracted with Portland State University to test residential heat pump water heaters and determine how they respond when receiving CTA-2045-B signals. The results of this research uncover whether the water heaters meet the messaging requirements of CTA-2045-B and how the…
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Q3 2025 RETAC Meeting Notes
The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) held their third quarterly meeting of 2025 on September 24th. Topics included a committee “round robin” discussion of energy efficiency initiatives within the region, and an update on emerging technology projects from Puget Sound Energy.
Commercial + Industrial|Commercial Buildings|Consumer Products|Heating and Cooling|Natural Gas|Products|Residential|Residential Buildings|Technology