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Luminaire Level Lighting Controls: Market Progress Evaluation Report #3
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Cadmus to conduct the third Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) for its Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) commercial Market Transformation program. The research objective was to track the program’s influence on the market by measuring market progress indicators. From September 2024 to September 2025, Cadmus reviewed program…
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Q3 2025 Market Research and Evaluation Newsletter
Several projects are sharing final results before the end of the year, including Market Progress Evaluation Reports for Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC), Efficient Rooftop Units and High-Performance HVAC programs. Several Codes and Standards projects are also reporting in the upcoming quarter. In addition, third-party model reviews are being fielded or reported for the LLLC…
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Q2 2025 Quarterly Report
This quarter, NEEA released its Cycle 6 and 2024 Annual Report, showcasing the innovations and milestones that the alliance achieved during our 2020–2024 business cycle. The region is continuing to build on this work, advancing emerging technologies and removing market barriers to energy efficiency. Highlights from NEEA’s activities in Q3 include: In mid-May, NEEA convened…
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Northwest Market Characterization Study
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) commissioned a study by LD Consulting to assess the characteristics of rural, suburban, and urban residential markets across the Northwest. With a focus on advancing access and accelerating energy efficiency, the research set out to compare consumer behaviors, supply chain dynamics, and other workforce and market features. The primary…
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Q3 2025 Emerging Technology Newsletter
The Q3 2025 Emerging Technology Newsletter showcases a range of impactful work led by NEEA’s emerging technology and product management team. Some key activities include: Future newsletters will include links to the reports and activities above as they become available on neea.org. NEEA staff scan for new emerging technologies for all sectors and end uses.…
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Dual-Fuel Heat Pump Systems Analysis
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is exploring the potential of dual-fuel heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in the Northwest. To support this work, NEEA contracted with Larson Energy Research to develop a model that compares various technologies. The study used 2022 Residential Building Stock Assessment data to evaluate current and emerging systems,…
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Air Compressors Standard Evaluation
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Michaels Energy from December 2024 to July 2025 to assess NEEA and its partners’ influence on the federal standard for Industrial Air Compressors. The evaluation included a review of rulemaking documents and interviews with key stakeholders. Findings show that NEEA and its partners’ activities, including participation in…
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Commercial HPWH Qualified Products List
The Commercial/Multifamily HPWH Systems QPL contains information on Commercial and Multifamily products that meet the Advanced Water Heating Specification requirements. These products generally serve more than four dwelling units or a commercial load (as defined in the specification). Products can be integrated or split systems. Please contact us with any questions. Updated as of 2025 – Version…
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Validation Analysis of the Power Index Calculation Procedure
To help improve energy efficiency in motor systems, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) developed the MG 10011-2024 Power Index (PI) Calculation Procedure, a simplified method that reflects how motors perform under typical, real-world operating conditions. Many commercial and industrial motors operate below optimal load levels, yet few use load control technologies that could significantly…
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High-Performance HVAC Market Progress Evaluation Report 1
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with NMR Group and Apex Analytics to complete the first Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) of NEEA’s High-Performance HVAC program. The High-Performance HVAC program promotes very high efficiency dedicated outside air systems (DOAS), a technology that can dramatically reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings. As the initiative’s first…
Commercial + Industrial