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  • FEI Rated Fans and Flue Gas Thermo-Cooling

    Recorded on 12/3/24: With today’s growing interest in lowering energy usage and sustainability, it is very hard for builders and engineers to reduce the energy consumption to its bare minimum. Once the low hanging fruits have been addressed like lighting retrofit, doors, windows and insulation upgrades, hot water fixtures retrofit, controls retrofit, air to air…

  • Non-Weatherized and Mobile Home Gas Furnaces Standard Evaluation

    The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Michaels Energy to assess NEEA and its partners’ influence on the federal standard for Non-Weatherized and Mobile Home Gas Furnaces. NEEA engages in state and federal standards processes to support the adoption of standards that advance the efficiency of equipment and appliances available in the market. Between…

    Natural Gas|Residential
  • Low Load Efficient Heat Pump Research

    Recorded on April 3, 2024 – Modeling and lab testing revealed that some heat pumps work significantly better under part-load (low-load) conditions, resulting in significant annual energy savings with little to no differentiation in retail price. NEEA contracted with Cadeo Group and OTS Energy LLC to better understand why and what equipment hardware or design…

  • 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…

    Residential
  • Mysa Smart Thermostats for Electric Heating and Cooling

    November 14, 2023 – This session included a presentation on Mysa’s products for smart control of electric heating and cooling systems, including thermostats for electric baseboard heaters and ductless mini split heat pumps. Mysa’s products are designed to drive energy efficiency and cost savings, as well as provide flexible load to Virtual Power Plants. The…

  • Harvest Thermal – Thermal Battery System for Heating and Hot Water

    August 8, 2023 – Harvest Thermal presents a thermal battery system for heating and hot water utilizing the SANCO2 heat pump and a smart controller that manages the hot water tank as thermal energy storage. The system is designed to optimize energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and provide flexible load management. It supports both forced air…

  • VSHP Advanced Features and Capabilities Update

    During this meeting, NEEA and Cadeo Group presented the results of an 8-month research effort on heat pump improvements that are being pursued for future potential inclusion in the EPA ENERGY STAR most efficient specification. The work includes a summary of current evidence, description, specification, estimated savings and method(s) of product identification. The project engaged…

  • Micro Heat Pump Field Study Results

    July 18, 2023 – During this Product Council, C+C presented the results from a field study of three different window heat pump form factors (saddle bag, portable, classic window AC). These represent a new class variable speed “micro heat pumps” that are suitable for DIY, can be plugged into a 120V outlet and provide energy…

  • Variable Speed Heat Pump Baseline and Key Assumptions Review

    As part of its Variable Speed Heat Pump (VSHP) program, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Cadmus Group for an independent review of the program’s naturally occurring baseline market share forecast and key assumptions for central/ducted Low Load Efficient VSHPs. Between March-May 2023, Cadmus reviewed NEEA’s data sources, documents and calculations, and then…

    Residential
  • Dual-Fuel and Gas Heat Pump Market Research

    NEEA contracted with Lieberman Research to conduct a market research study to gather HVAC system buyer and HVAC contractor perceptions about four emerging HVAC technologies. The four technologies are: residential dual-fuel heat pumps (gas furnaces paired with electric heat pumps), residential gas heat pumps, commercial gas heat pumps for space and/or water heating, and commercial…

    Commercial + Industrial|Natural Gas|Residential

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