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2019 Reduced Wattage Lamp Replacement Transition Progress Market Evaluation Report
NEEA contracted with Cadeo Group to complete the Transition Market Progress Evaluation Report (Transition MPER) for Reduced Wattage Lamp Replacement (RWLR) in preparation for transition to Long Term Monitoring and Tracking (LTMT). This Transition MPER documents the initiative’s progress towards transforming the non-residential lighting maintenance market, evaluates its initial LTMT plan, and identifies opportunities to…
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Commercial High-Performance HVAC Market Characterization
NEEA contracted with Opinion Dynamics to conduct the Commercial High-Performance Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HP HVAC) Market Characterization. This study was designed to provide the program team and internal decision-makers insights into how to refine the size and nature of this transformation opportunity. The research team created a system replacement decision-making model based on…
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Building Commissioning – 2018 Long-Term Monitoring and Tracking Report
As part of the Northwest Efficiency Alliance’s long-term monitoring and tracking (LTMT) efforts on new and existing commercial building commissioning, Cadmus collected and analyzed data on 2018 commissioning activity in the Northwest.
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Desktop Power Supplies ENERGY STAR Version 6 Baseline Methodology and Specification Influence Review
In late 2018, NEEA contracted with Apex Analytics, LLC, to evaluate NEEA’s influence on the ENERGY STAR computers market and to review NEEA’s baseline approach for ENERGY STAR Version 6 commercial desktop computers. NEEA’s work in the market included early support of the 80 PLUS certification program as well as providing stand-alone and collaborative comments…
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LLLC Savings Methodology Review
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA) Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) market transformation program integrates controls and sensors into the luminaire to offer an improved lighting experience. NEEA contracted with Energy 350 to review the approach to estimating savings from LLLC sales data submitted by distributors. The knowledge of the building type where LLLCs are installed…
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2015 Washington State Energy Code: Residential Impact Assessment
NEEA contracted Ecotope to quantify the energy use, energy savings, and incremental costs for residential codes in Washington. Ecotope compared the 2015 and 2012 residential energy code for single-family (including townhomes) and low-rise multifamily units; low-rise multifamily units are defined as 3-stories or less. The analysis estimated incremental energy savings and costs for the most…
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Natural Gas Water Heater and HVAC Installer Research Report
In order to design effective interventions in the installations of high efficiency gas HVAC and water heaters, NEEA hired ILLUME Advising to shed light on installers’ process in selling and installing water heaters and HVAC systems, and how the market and supply chain affect these decisions. Through a series of mixed mode research efforts, including ride…
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2014 & 2017 Walk-in Coolers and Freezers Standards Evaluation: Final Report
NEEA contracted with TRC Energy Services to conduct an evaluation of NEEA’s participation in the Walk-in Coolers and Freezers (WiCF) standard over two related but separate processes. The Department of Energy (DOE) initially adopted the standard in June 2014. However, manufacturers challenged it in court. The court upheld several of the elements of the standard…
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Results of 2017-2018 Northwest Residential Lighting Long-Term Monitoring and Tracking Study
As part of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA’s) long-term monitoring and tracking (LTMT) efforts on the residential lighting market, Cadeo Group and DNV GL collected and analyzed 2017 shelf survey and sales data for the Northwest. The report is comprised of a two-page description of key findings, followed by a seven-page report and an appendix…
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Commercial Unitary Air Conditioners Standard Evaluation: Final Report
This report is an evaluation of NEEA’s participation in the Commercial Unitary Air Conditioners (CUAC) standard published by the Department of Energy on January 15, 2016 conducted by TRC Energy Services (TRC) in2018. The evaluation assessed NEEA’s efforts to help establish the CUAC federal standard. The objectives of the study were to qualitatively assess NEEA…
Commercial + Industrial