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  • Q1 2024 Market Research and Evaluation Newsletter

    The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA) Market Research & Evaluation (MRE) team jumped headfirst into the new year by kicking off several new studies in the first quarter. These include the first Market Progress and Evaluation Report (MPER) for the Extended Motor Products Market Transformation program, a market research effort to assess consumers’ use and…

    Commercial + Industrial|Natural Gas|Residential
  • Q1 2024 Emerging Technology Newsletter

    2024 is off to a strong start for the Emerging Technology team. In addition to the progress on existing efforts, several new projects got underway including testing of commercial heat pump dryers, a commercial secondary window field study in collaboration with the California Energy Commission, participation in the development of vacuum insulated panels for easy exterior building retrofits,…

    Commercial + Industrial|Commercial Buildings|Consumer Products|Heating and Cooling|Industrial|Natural Gas|Products|Residential|Residential Buildings|Technology
  • Q4 2023 Codes, Standards and New Construction Newsletter

    The final quarter of 2023 proved to be as exciting as the rest of the year. State codes achieved significant milestones and standards continued to progress for several important products including water heaters and motors. A few highlights are listed below, and details are included in the rest of this newsletter. Looking forward, 2024 should see new codes going into effect in…

    Commercial + Industrial|New Construction|Residential
  • Q4 2023 Market Research and Evaluation Newsletter

    Happy greetings, everyone! NEEA’s Market Research and Evaluation (MRE) team is pleased to share with you the latest research and evaluation project news. Enclosed are important details related to current studies, as well as those that will commence in the first quarter of 2024. There will be a host of studies in the field between…

    Commercial + Industrial|Residential
  • Q4 2023 Emerging Technology Newsletter

    As we prepare for the upcoming year, the Product Summary and Readiness Level table with additional electric and gas savings details has been updated. The alliance is well-positioned with ongoing and new projects in 2024, including dual fuel residential HVAC systems; work on the integration of hydronic systems with the very high efficiency DOAS HVAC system design process; improving…

    Commercial + Industrial|Natural Gas|Residential
  • Q3 2023 Codes, Standards and New Construction Newsletter

    NEEA’s codes, standards and new construction team kept up a busy pace all summer with impactful activities in water heating standards and Washington state’s energy code. A few highlights follow. Codes Standards Funding Opportunities

    Commercial + Industrial|New Construction|Residential
  • Q3 2023 Market Research and Evaluation Quarterly Newsletter

    Welcome to another issue of NEEA’s quarterly Market Research and Evaluation (MRE) newsletter. There are a number of studies underway, many of which will be posted during the Q4 2023. Look for several market progress evaluation reports (MPERs) in the next few months, including the Luminaire Level Lighting Controls, Heat Pump Water Heater, Retail Product…

    Commercial + Industrial|Natural Gas|Residential
  • Q3 2023 Emerging Technology Newsletter

    The third quarter of 2023 demonstrated the interest in heat pump technology throughout the region. The micro heat pump field study concluded and was presented at a Product Council. Participants were pleased with the units’ performance, and the technology looks promising for efficient air conditioning and heating. Work is also proceeding on residential dual fuel efforts, testing laundry centers and all-in-one washer-dryers…

    Commercial + Industrial|Consumer Products|Heating and Cooling|Natural Gas|Products|Residential|Technology
  • Q2 2023 Codes, Standards and New Construction Newsletter

    After a fast start, NEEA’s codes and standards team made steady progress in Q2 2023. Highlights of Q2 2023 include:  Codes Standards Funding Opportunities

    Commercial + Industrial|New Construction|Residential
  • Q2 2023 Emerging Technology Newsletter

    The second quarter of 2023 brought Efficiency Exchange 2023 (EFX23). Seeing so many partners and stakeholders in person, and talking face-to-face about technologies, testing and market transformation was great. The micro heat pump and central heat pump water heater demonstration products garnered a lot of attention; both technologies are experiencing an exciting amount of interest from around the alliance. Read more about both below.

    Technology

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