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Connected Consumer Products Market Research Report

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) engaged Level 7 Market Research from June to December of 2024 to describe consumer acceptance of,…

Residential

BetterBricks Commercial Building Decision Maker Study

NEEA contracted with ETHNO Insights to conduct a market research study to better understand the commercial building renovation decision making process. This…

Commercial + Industrial

Market Research on Existing Water Heaters in Select Commercial Buildings, Final Report

In the spring of 2024, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Lieberman Research to conduct a market research study to…

Commercial + Industrial| Commercial Buildings| Natural Gas| New Construction

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  • NEEA 101

    NEEA is a collaboration of 140 utilities and efficiency organizations working together to advance energy efficiency  in the Northwest on behalf of more than 13 million consumers.

  • NEEA: Commercial Lighting Decision Maker Groups

    NEEA was looking to understand who the main purchase decision makers and influencers are for Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC). 

    Commercial + Industrial
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Residential Building Stock Assessment What is the Residential Building Stock Assessment (RBSA)? The Residential Building Stock Assessment (RBSA) is the official name of a research study designed to inform future energy planning efforts here in the Northwest. Study results will be used to identify the potential for energy efficiency programs and rebates offered by the…

  • Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) Market Characterization and Baseline Report

    The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is developing its Luminaire Level Lighting Control (LLLC) Initiative to accelerate the adoption of advanced lighting controls in office buildings and warehouses. Unlike conventional systems that control a group of fixtures through a centralized processor, LLLCs are embedded within individual fixtures. They control the lighting output of individual luminaires…

    Commercial + Industrial
  • Revising the TV Energy Use Test Procedure: Incorporating HDR and other Needed Changes

    The measurement method of television energy consumption has been largely consistent within the United States for the last decade. TVs have improved remarkably in energy efficiency during that time. It is important to understand how much of those apparent energy savings are the result of fundamental improvements to TV technology itself versus optimizing how TVs…

    Residential
  • Energy Efficiency Financing: Barriers and Opportunities in the Small Utility Market

    High upfront costs and a lack of easily accessible financing are key barriers to investments in energy efficiency (EE). This report assessed EE financing barriers and opportunities for small utilities, relying on interviews, literature reviews and case studies. Key barriers identified include: lack of staff time, lack of access to low-cost capital, and inability to…

    Residential
  • 2015-2016 Northwest Residential Lighting Long-Term Market Tracking Study

    The sections below provide a brief project history, an overview of the 2015-2016 Residential Lighting Long-Term Market Tracking Study, summary of conclusions, and recommendations. 

    Residential
  • Reduced Wattage Lamp Replacement Initiative Market Progress Evaluation Report #1

    The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Navigant and Cadeo (the team) in June 2015 to complete the first Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) of its Reduced Wattage Lamp Replacement Initiative (RWLR). NEEA sought to understand the initiative’s early progress toward its goal of transforming the Northwest region non-residential lighting maintenance market. 

    Commercial + Industrial
  • Commissioning Long-Term Monitoring and Tracking—2015 Square-Footage Update (2016 Study)

    As part of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s long-term monitoring and tracking (LTMT) efforts on commercial building commissioning, Cadmus collected data on commissioning market activities and trends in the Northwest for 2015.

    Commercial + Industrial|Commercial Buildings
  • Northwest State Codes Graphic

    Each State has building code boards that make final code adoption decisions. NEEA provides funding for code development, technical assistance, and education support within each state. 

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