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Alliance Plays a Key Role in U.S. DOE’s New Landmark Energy Efficiency Standard for Water Heaters
New federal standard signals move toward efficient, affordable water heating for all consumers.
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NEEA Releases Foundational Data on Northwest Residential Building Stock and Energy Usage, Supporting Regional Decision-Making
NEEA’s 2022 Residential Building Stock Assessment (RBSA) is live! The data collected through the RBSA will inform regional energy planning for years to come. Keep reading to learn more and access data collected from more than 2,000 residences across the Northwest.
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U.S. Department of Energy Proposes New Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters
Last week marked a milestone in the federal standards process for residential electric and gas water heaters. On Friday, July 21, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published the proposed new federal efficiency standards for water heaters. The proposed standards will transition the majority of electric storage water heaters to heat pump technology and make…
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NEEA Releases its 2022 Annual Report
Portland, Ore. – June 13, 2023 – On behalf of more than 140 Northwest utilities, the Bonneville Power Administration and the Energy Trust of Oregon, NEEA has released its 2022 Annual Report.
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2022 Residential Building Stock Assessment Webinar Updates
NEEA’s Residential Building Stock Assessment (RBSA) collects, analyzes, and publishes building characteristic and energy usage data for single-family and multi-family residences in the Northwest.
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NEEA’s Water- and Space-Heating Expertise Takes the National Stage
Six NEEA experts lend the Northwest perspective to 12 panels, discussions and keynote addresses at the combined ACEEE Hot Water and Hot Air Forums.
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The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Announces 2023 Board of Director Officers
PORTLAND, Ore. – Jan 19, 2023 – The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) has announced the 2023 appointments to its Board of Directors. The new Board focuses on business planning for the alliance’s 2025-2029 cycle.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Selects New Executive Director
Yates brings strategic planning acumen, Market Transformation expertise to regional leadership role December 7, 2022 – Portland, Ore. – The Board of Directors of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) announced today that it has selected Becca Yates as the alliance’s new Executive Director. Becca’s proven experience, leadership and passion for energy efficiency transformation made her…
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Ductless Heat Pumps
Transforming the Residential HVAC Market When a 2010 pilot study determined the viability of ductless heating and cooling systems (also known as ductless heat pumps or ductless mini-splits) in displacing electric resistance heat, the alliance launched the NW Ductless Heat Pump Project to accelerate Market Transformation for the technology. By the end of 2021, the…
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A Dual-Fuel Approach to Market Transformation
For decades, the alliance has built lasting relationships across the supply chain to drive the adoption of efficient water heating technology. These efforts continue to transform the electric water-heating market in the Northwest—compared to a national average of 1.1%, electric hybrid water heaters, also known as heat pump water heaters, account for 10% of all…
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