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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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  • Electric Motors Standard Evaluation

    NEEA contracted with Cadmus to evaluate the effectiveness of NEEA’s efforts during the rulemaking process for the amended federal electric motors standard and the impact of all energy efficiency stakeholders on the final rule.

    Commercial + Industrial|Residential
  • Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Infrastructure Market Progress Evaluation Report #1

    The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Navigant in October 2015 to complete the first Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Infrastructure program. NEEA sought to understand the CRE Infrastructure program’s early progress toward reaching NEEA’s goal of leveraging strategic partnerships to deliver an integrated set of energy efficiency best…

    Commercial + Industrial|Commercial Buildings
  • Natural Gas Segmentation Study

    The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Illume Advising, LLC (ILLUME) to conduct a Natural Gas Consumer Market Characterization and Segmentation Study. The primary research objective of this study is to provide NEEA and its natural gas sponsoring organizations with market insights to support the development of new high efficiency natural gas initiatives in…

    Natural Gas
  • Rooftop HVAC Market Characterization Study

    For retrofits, commercial building owners most often work with installation contractors to bid replacement equipment, with the contractors consulting with distributors

    Commercial + Industrial|Heating and Cooling|Natural Gas
  • Codes Market Progress Evaluation Report #4

    This is the 4th Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) Codes Program. Since 1997, NEEA has conducted activities to support building energy codes and has funded several studies of these activities. In 2010 and 2011, Cadmus researched the program’s code support activities, logic model, and the building codes market.…

    Commercial + Industrial|Commercial Buildings|Residential|Residential Buildings
  • HPWH Lab Report_Sanden GAU_09.18.2013

    Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) with an outdoor heat exchanger are a promising technology to more efficiently heat water.  This project conducted lab tests of a variable-speed, CO2 refrigerant HPWH with the heat exchanger located in the outdoor unit.  The testing plan included observing heat pump efficiency at a range of outdoor ambient temperatures from…

  • 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

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