This report presents an initial look at the market for resource-efficient clothes washers (RECWs), the progress and trends in that market, and the influence of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s WashWise program to date. There is a focus on the status of the market and the impact of WashWise on that market, and less emphasis on energy savings and detailed program operations. This initial report is designed to provide information and data that will help inform program design direction and serve as a base for understanding and measuring indicators of program induced market effects.
