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  • Heat Pump Water Heaters in Multifamily New Construction: Design Charrette Findings

    After discovering unique building design and installation challenges of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) in low-rise multifamily housing, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) saw an opportunity. To better understand the opportunity at hand, NEEA staff collaborated with Energy Trust of Oregon staff to identify solutions that overcome these challenges and increase adoption of HPWHs…

    Commercial|Commercial Buildings|New Construction|Residential|Residential Buildings
  • Cold Climate Demonstration Installation & Water Heater Installer Focus Group Research

    The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with ILLUME Advising in Q4 2022 to pursue two concurrent studies around water heater installers. The first was intended to focus on observational research of cold climate heat pump water heater (HPWH) installations in the Northwest to better understand the depth of previously established installation challenges, specifically in…

    Residential
  • Q4 2023 Market Research and Evaluation Newsletter

    Happy greetings, everyone! NEEA’s Market Research and Evaluation (MRE) team is pleased to share with you the latest research and evaluation project news. Enclosed are important details related to current studies, as well as those that will commence in the first quarter of 2024. There will be a host of studies in the field between…

    Commercial|Heating and Cooling|Integrated Systems|Natural Gas|New Construction|Products|Residential|Residential Buildings
  • Q4 2023 Emerging Technology Newsletter

    As we prepare for the upcoming year, the Product Summary and Readiness Level table with additional electric and gas savings details has been updated. The alliance is well-positioned with ongoing and new projects in 2024, including dual fuel residential HVAC systems; work on the integration of hydronic systems with the very high efficiency DOAS HVAC system design process; improving…

    Commercial|Natural Gas|Products|Residential|Technology
  • Heat Pump Ready Manufactured Homes and Federal Tax Credits

    Federal minimum standards are changing for manufactured (mobile) homes, but the dust has not settled yet. In preparation for this the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Home (NEEM) program and NEEA have been exploring what contractors need and how retailers can help motivate customers to purchase a NEEM certified home that comes ready for upgrade to…

    Residential
  • Cost Benefit Model Analysis for Heat Pump Water Heaters

    NEEA contracted with Larson Energy Research to conduct a third-party review of specific aspects of its 2022 Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Benefit Cost Model. Key activities included: The report recommends an alternative method for extrapolation of sales that requires fewer assumptions. It also recommends several updates to assumptions in support of assessing HPWH market…

    Products|Residential
  • Heat Pump Water Heater Market Progress Evaluation Report #7

    The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with NMR Group in early 2023 to conduct its seventh Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) for the alliance’s Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) program. The findings of this MPER will help inform and refine program interventions in the market. Study objectives included: The report concludes that the program…

    Products|Residential
  • Central Heat Pump Water Heaters Stories From the Field

    October 24, 2023 – Hear stories from EPIC Grant installations of Central Heat Pump Water Heaters in new and retrofit conditions. Learn about some of the challenges, successes, and opportunities. This session showcased at least three installations and current results. All content and materials accessed through this webpage or any meeting resources are provided “as-is”…

    Residential
  • Q3 2023 Market Research and Evaluation Quarterly Newsletter

    Welcome to another issue of NEEA’s quarterly Market Research and Evaluation (MRE) newsletter. There are a number of studies underway, many of which will be posted during the Q4 2023. Look for several market progress evaluation reports (MPERs) in the next few months, including the Luminaire Level Lighting Controls, Heat Pump Water Heater, Retail Product…

    Commercial|Commercial Buildings|Consumer Products|Integrated Systems|Natural Gas|New Construction|Products|Residential Buildings
  • 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…

    Commercial|Consumer Products|Heating and Cooling|Natural Gas|Products|Residential|Technology

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