By David Lis |
“Heat pumps are not an alternative — they’re an upgrade. They are the here and now, and the future.” - Participating Manufacturer RepresentativeThese messages set the tone at NEEP’s recent heat pump contractor summits. In partnership with the Energy Efficiency Alliance (EEA), NEEP co-hosted three HVAC contractor education events this Fall across Pennsylvania, beginning in…
By Cornelia Wu |
In 2025, the region showed forward progress and frustrating setbacks in building energy codes. Most states in New England and the Mid-Atlantic are reviewing or adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), including appendices and strengthening amendments. We see some momentum behind electric readiness provisions. These prevent costly upgrades for consumers down the line,…
By Maggie Molina |
As we wrap up the year, it’s a perfect time to pause, reflect, and look ahead. This year, our community faced incredible uncertainty, with abrupt federal policy shifts and funding changes that left many programs and customer benefits hanging in the balance. Yet, despite these challenges, our region made strong commitments to energy efficiency as a critical resource for our region at a time of…
By Erin Cosgrove |
Before Thanksgiving, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) released the Straw Proposal for Triennium 3 of the State’s Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Programs. The Straw Proposal outlines a proposed plan for 2027-2029 energy efficiency programs. Here, we unpack a few highlights, including changes to the framework for program delivery, customer-centered program design, and a focus…
