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Oregon Residential Specialty Code: Energy Efficiency Analysis
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Ecotope, Inc. to conduct the 2017 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) Energy Efficiency Analysis. The study was designed to evaluate energy performance for newly constructed homes to inform the future Oregon residential energy code and support the Governor of Oregon’s Executive Order in achieving the U.S. Department of…
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Robur Heat Pump Field Trial
The Robur air-source gas absorption heat pump (GAHP) has been identified as an efficient product for water and space heating in buildings in the Northwest. Utilization of a heat pump to heat water allows for a coefficient of performance that exceeds one, however actual heat pump performance varies throughout the year and is dependent on ambient…
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Gas Tankless Water Heater Combined Research Report
In 2019, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with ILLUME Advising to examine the successes and challenges of the tankless gas water heater market in the Northwest. The study was conducted in two phases; Phase 1 occurred in early 2019 and focused on an extensive secondary literature review, while Phase 2 began in late…
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Natural Gas Advanced Water Heating Specification
This specification provides guidance to manufacturers and market actors who are interested in developing products that can provide high levels of consumer satisfaction and energy performance in a range of climates.
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New Homes Rater Focus Groups Research Report
In the fall of 2019, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with ILLUME Advising to conduct focus groups with residential new construction raters. These sessions occurred during the Home Efficiency Forum in Portland, Ore. In support of NEEA’s Next Step Homes program, the research intended to increase understanding of the business practices of raters in the…
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Extended Motor Products Market Characterization
In support of its Extended Motor Products (XMP) program, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Cadmus Group to prepare a characterization of the pump market between Q3 and Q4 of 2019. The study considered small horsepower energy efficient pumps, with a focus on “smart pumps,” which are defined as packaged systems consisting of a…
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Ceiling Fan Standard Evaluation Report
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) collaborated with other energy efficiency organizations to participate in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) process to establish an energy consumption standard for ceiling fans. NEEA, together with other efficiency organizations reviewed and made comments on the 2016 test procedure. This work changed the analysis used by DOE and affected…
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Northwest Ductless Heat Pump Initiative: Market Progress Evaluation #8
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Cadmus to complete the 8thMarket Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) for the Ductless Heat Pump (DHP) initiative. This report presents the findings of research conducted between January and July 2019. The approach to this MPER differs from previous MPERs by providing a holistic look at the program’s history and…
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Northwest Heat Pump Water Heater Initiative Market Progress Evaluation Report #5
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with NMR Group to complete the 5th Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) for the electric Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) initiative. This report presents the findings of an evaluation conducted between February and July 2019. The study emphasized research with installers to better understand barriers to installing and…
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Condensing Rooftop Unit Field Study: Baseline and Final Report – 2018/2019 Heating Season
Condensing rooftop units (C-RTUs) have been identified as an efficient natural gas technology with energy savings potential in Northwest commercial buildings. C-RTUs face several challenges in becoming a widespread technology, including higher upfront cost, added complexity managing condensate, contractor unfamiliarity with the technology, and limited manufacturer offerings. To better understand these challenges and to evaluate…
Commercial + Industrial|Natural Gas