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CSA EXP07: Ongoing Progress, Lessons Learned, and Future Work in Load-based Testing of Residential Heat Pumps
Lessons Learned from Load-Based Testing of Heat Pumps How is performance of variable-speed heat pumps accurately measured? NEEA collaborated with PG&E, BC Hydro, and Purdue University to find out. Using CSA EXP07:19, a load-based test and rating procedure for residential air-source heat pumps and air conditioners, the collaboration determined that load-based testing offers a better…
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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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Review of Market Share Forecast and Key Assumptions for VHE DOAS
As part of its High-Performance HVAC program, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Cadmus Group for an independent review of the program’s approach to developing a naturally occurring baseline market share forecast for Very High Efficiency Dedicated Outside Air Systems (VHE DOAS). For the study, Cadmus Group reviewed NEEA documents and calculations, and…
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Heat Pump and Air Conditioner Efficiency Ratings: Why Metrics Matter
This white paper examines efficiency metrics (ratings) for residential and small commercial heat pumps and explores the potential benefits and impacts of improving those metrics. It presents evidence that existing metrics are not reliable, particularly for modern, variable-speed heat pumps and air conditioners that are expected to be more efficient, but don’t always live up…
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Variable Speed Heat Pump Product Assessment and Analysis
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with the Center for Energy and Environment to assess currently available centrally ducted variable speed heat pumps (VSHPs), also known as variable capacity heat pumps. The primary objective was to develop a better understanding of currently available products, pricing, performance specifications and equipment features. The research team developed…
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Variable Speed Heat Pumps – Technical Best Practices Gap Analysis
As part of the Variable Speed Heat Pump (VSHP) program, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with TRC to capture the status of best practices for VSHP installations. Research goals included 1) Capturing the current state of best practices for residential VSHP installations; 2) Identifying where gaps of knowledge exist, and; 3) Providing a…
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VHE DOAS Commercial Building Decision Makers Market Research
As part of its High-Performance HVAC program, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Hayden + Tanner to conduct this qualitative study to expand its knowledge of HVAC system decision makers and influencers in commercial and government buildings. The study had two research objectives: 1) Learn how to overcome the influences of first cost,…
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Residential HVAC Contractor Market Research
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Lieberman Research to conduct this study to inform the design of its residential Variable Speed Heat Pump (VSHP) program. The study had three objectives: 1) Characterize current sales, design and installation practices of residential HVAC contractors for central/ducted HVAC systems; 2) Determine any barriers or drivers for…
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Northwest Heat Pump Water Heater Market Progress Evaluation Report #6
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with NMR Group in early 2021 to conduct its sixth 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. The objectives of the report were to 1) Provide…
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