Product Specifications + Qualified Products Lists
Access consistent guidance and requirements for energy-efficient products.
Guiding Advancement of High-Performance, Energy-Efficient Products
NEEA actively collaborates with manufacturers and other market stakeholders to create specifications and qualified product lists (QPLs) for a range of high-performance, energy-efficient products. These efforts ensure that consumers have access to the most efficient options available on the market. By setting rigorous standards and maintaining comprehensive QPLs, NEEA drives innovation and adoption of energy-saving technologies, ultimately contributing to a reduction in energy waste and improved product differentiation. This approach ensures that consumers can make informed decisions when upgrading to more efficient options.
Currently, these resources are available for the following products: water heaters, ductless heat pumps, very high efficiency dedicated outdoor air systems, and super-efficient dryers.
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+ System Requirements
Advanced Water Heating Specification
NEEA’s Advanced Water Heating Specification (AWHS) provides guidance to manufacturers and market actors, helping the market to develop water heating products that provide high consumer satisfaction and better energy performance.
High-Efficiency Clothes Dryers
Since 2017, NEEA has led standardized real-world testing to help identify the most energy-efficient dryers. By evaluating different load sizes and fabric types, this approach provides a more accurate measure of energy use. NEEA’s QPL highlights dryers that meet these efficiency standards.
Cold Climate
Ductless Heat Pump Specification
This document offers guidance on maximizing the performance and longevity of cold climate ductless heat pumps. It also covers unique design considerations for multi-level homes, very low load homes, and air distribution in rooms without heat sources.
Very High Efficiency Dedicated Outside Air System Requirements
Developed through research and market analysis, this document guides manufacturers, designers, and specifiers on key components of high-efficiency systems to enhance indoor-air quality, improve occupant comfort, and reduce energy use.
The Benefits of Market Collaboration
Explore how NEEA’s work in various markets is driving energy efficiency and creating lasting change.
Lighting
NEEA works across the commercial lighting market to ensure that Northwest homes and businesses see the benefits of energy-efficient lighting technologies.
Consumer Products
NEEA’s work in the consumer products market ensures that efficient products are widely available for consumers across the Northwest and beyond.
Water Heating
NEEA’s work in the water heating market helps deliver efficient, high-performance solutions tailored for Northwest consumers that enhance everyday comfort.