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Ductless Heat Pumps: 2025 Market Diffusion Evaluation #3
In the fall of 2024, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with OWL Research Partners to conduct the third Market Diffusion Evaluation, formerly known as Long-Term Monitoring and Tracking (LTMT), of its Ductless Heat Pump (DHP) program. Since transitioning from active market development in 2020, NEEA has been monitoring the DHP market for signs…
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Q3 2024 Emerging Technology Newsletter
The third quarter of 2024 brought exciting progress on several projects and kicked off several new research efforts. The second Residential Laundry Field Study is nearing completion, with the final report to be published by Q4 of this year, along with data analysis underway on commercial heat pump dryers and efficient rooftop units. A regional cold climate room…
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Q4 2024 Emerging Technology Newsletter
NEEA’s Emerging Technology team is concluding a successful 2024 with the completion of several key projects, including: The launch of a long-awaited field study on Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) combined with HVAC control in a commercial building constitute a highlight of the year. Led by Senior Product Manager Chris Wolgamott, this study, delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Energy-Efficient Technology in Cold Weather – Bridger View On-Site Research
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with JG Research & Evaluation, LLC in the fall of 2021 to conduct a study of the new Bridger View housing development in Bozeman, Montana. The purpose of the study was to better understand how a cold weather climate may influence the adoption and performance of various technologies…
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Q3 2023 Emerging Technology Newsletter
The third quarter of 2023 demonstrated the interest in heat pump technology throughout the region. The micro heat pump field study concluded and was presented at a Product Council. Participants were pleased with the units’ performance, and the technology looks promising for efficient air conditioning and heating. Work is also proceeding on residential dual fuel efforts, testing laundry centers and all-in-one washer-dryers…
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Ductless Heat Pumps 2022 Long-Term Monitoring and Tracking Report
This is the second Long-term Monitoring and Tracking (LTMT) evaluation of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA) Ductless Heat Pumps (DHPs) Market Transformation program. NEEA actively worked to accelerate adoption of DHPs from 2008 to 2020. The objective of this LTMT study was to gauge adoption of DHPs by the Northwest’s residential HVAC market, specifically…
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Study of Influences on Northwest Variable Speed Heat Pump Adoption
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA) Variable Speed Heat Pump (VSHP) program contracted with Lieberman Research to conduct qualitative market research about influences on ducted VSHP market adoption in the Northwest. Research objectives included 1) Determining influences on central ducted VSHP sales in the Northwest, including direct and indirect influences from NEEA’s Northwest Ductless Heat…
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Demand Response of Residential HVAC
To ensure the continued availability of energy-efficient products, services and practices to Northwest consumers, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) conducts exploratory work to identify, develop and advance promising energy efficiency technologies and opportunities. As part of these research efforts, NEEA contracted with Cadeo to understand the demand response (DR) potential of residential HVAC equipment…
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