HEW2025

Welcome Reception
Join fellow HEW2025 attendees for a Welcome Reception. 

Welcome to New Jersey: HEW2025 Kick-off!
Join our Executive Director Maggie Molina as she kicks off HEW2025 with help from some New Jersey leaders. This fast paced session will set the tone for the day and our entire program.

Speakers
Henry Gajda, Chief of External Affairs, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Dave Lis, Director of Technology Market Transformation, NEEP
Maggie Molina, Executive Director, NEEP 

Taking Aim at 2030: Scaling Heat Pump Adoption - Plenary Panel
Most states in the region are committed to highly efficient heat pumps making up 65 percent of total residential heating, cooling, and water heating equipment sales by 2030. Expanding heat pump sales in the coming years will accelerate this energy-efficient technology, helping to lower energy bills, produce pollution-free buildings, and create opportunities for a more flexible grid. State policymakers play a key role in this market transformation. In this session, state energy officials and utility regulators will discuss progress, challenges, regional collaboration, and other policy and regulatory drivers to reach the 2030 goal. 

Facilitator
Maggie Molina, Executive Director, NEEP

Speakers
Rory Christian, Chair & Chief Executive Officer of the New York Public Service Commission
Stacy Ho Richardson, Deputy Director, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities 

Seasonal Rates, Year-Round Comfort - Q&A Panel
States and utilities in the region are implementing or exploring new seasonal electric rates for heat pump users to improve the affordability of operating these technologies. This curated panel will be ready to field your questions and share the policy rationale behind these rates, present options for rate design, examine early results, and highlight lessons learned.

Facilitator
Erin Cosgrove - Director of Policy & Programs, NEEP

Speaker
Dan Boff - Economist, Pacific Northwest National Library (PNNL)
Meera Reynolds - Economist, MA Department of Public Utilities
Juan-Pablo Velez - Founder & Executive Director, Switchbox

What Works: Heat Pump Programs That Deliver - Q&A Panel
Effective programs across the region have contributed to installing tens of thousands of heat pumps. At the same time, the benefits and impacts of these installations can vary. This session will explore specific heat pump programs and how they’re optimizing participation, impact, and customer satisfaction. Panelists will be ready to answer your questions and share best practices and lessons learned from successful efforts, including how leading programs are addressing a range of influencing factors.

Facilitator
Jessica Hood - Program Support Manager of Energy Efficiency Growth & Strategy, PSE&G

Speakers
Albert Gorman - C&I Senior Program Manager, Baltimore Gas & Electric
Toby Hyde - Section Manager, Con Edison
Michael Stoddard - Executive Director, Efficiency Maine

Lunch

Split Decisions: The Role of Hybrid Heat Pumps - Deep Dive
As heat pump adoption accelerates across the region, questions remain about the appropriate role of hybrid heat pump solutions. What are the trade-offs between hybrid and heat pump-only solutions? This Deep Dive session will provide insight into the evolving role and applications of hybrid systems. Facilitators and attendees will collaboratively explore the impacts from the perspectives of consumers, contractors, program administrators, grid planners, and those working to effect long-term market transformation.  

Facilitators
Matt Christie - Director, TRC Companies
Todd Van Aken - Director of SAVEGREEN, New Jersey Natural Gas

Big Buildings, Bigger Potential: Multifamily Buildings Fully Charged - Deep Dive
Electrification of space and water heating in large multifamily buildings requires navigating a range of challenges—including technology selection, financing and incentives, and minimizing tenant disruption. This Deep Dive session will examine several emerging and innovative installation solutions, with examples from the field. Facilitators and attendees will collaboratively explore how these approaches can be deployed at scale, considering the perspectives of building owners, tenants, contractors, program administrators, and policymakers working to advance equitable building decarbonization.

Facilitators
Nicole Ceci - Principal Mechanical Engineer, Steven Winter Associates
Lauren Ross - Director of Energy Policy, Enterprise Community Partners

Industrial Heat Pumps: High Effort, High Yield - Breakout Panel
Electrifying industrial processes and facilities is an important yet complex step towards achieving our regional goals to improve energy efficiency, achieve long-term cost savings, and lower emissions. It requires significant effort but comes with significant rewards. This session will explore the technology and process levers to accelerate progress. We’ll learn from those who are paving the way. 

Facilitator
Neal Elliott - Director Emeritus, The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

Speaker
Thomas Bougeois - Director of Policy Research at Center for Sustainability, Pace University
Patricia Provot - President, Armstrong International

Technologies to Watch: Manufacturers Weigh In - Breakout Panel
This session will feature a roundtable discussion of diverse equipment manufacturers on growing the market for high-performing water and space heating equipment. Manufacturers will touch on the future phase down of heat pump refrigerants, opportunities to replace one-way central air conditioners with two-way heat pumps, and the most promising opportunities to electrify the commercial and multifamily markets. 

Facilitator
Jonathan Moscatello - Utility Relations Manager, Daikin

Speaker
Roch Naleway - Market Development Manager, A.O. Smith Corporation
Greg Thomas - Senior Regulatory & Agency Engineer, Midea

Midpoint Mixer
Join fellow HEW2025 attendees for the workshop midpoint mixer. (Re)connect with heat pump people from all over our region.

From the Trenches: Contractor Insights - Plenary Panel
HVAC contractors play a key role in the region’s work to advance high-efficiency heat pumps. This plenary session will go into the trenches (i.e. basements and attics) of the space and water heating market. Contractors will share insights on barriers to consumer adoption, program designs that work for contractors, installer networks, and other best practices. They will share insights on how programs can best communicate with and meet the needs of customers and contractors with tailored solutions. 

Facilitator
Dave Boettcher - Founder & CEO, Abode Energy

Hot Market, Cool Jobs: Building the Workforce - Case Study
HVAC installers play a critical role in helping customers compare options and select heat pump systems. To scale heat pump installations, programs and industry must develop a strong pipeline of new installation professionals. This Case Study session will highlight workforce development programs and strategies from across the region that are specifically designed for HVAC installers of heat pumps. Presenters will share real-world success stories in attracting, recruiting, and developing new workers into the heat pump workforce, showcasing the approaches that have proven effective in building capacity for market transformation.

Facilitator
Barry Reaves - VP of DEI/J & Workforce Development, Alliance for Climate Transition (ACT)

Speaker
Ben Christensen - Program Manager, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Laura Giannini - Associate Director Workforce Development and Training, NYSERDA 

Looped In: Neighborhood-Scale Electrification - Case Study
Ground source heat pumps and Thermal Energy Networks hold great potential for electrifying large groups of buildings at the neighborhood and campus scale. They offer a compelling pathway for enhanced efficiency, reduced operating costs, improved air quality, and scalability. This Case Study session will showcase specific real-world projects, talk about some early results, and highlight the factors that have made them successful. 

Facilitator
Ke Wei - Director of Planning and Strategy, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Speaker
David Weis - Director of Campus Plant, Princeton University

Networking Break

Post-Workshop Tour
Small group tours of Princeton University's TIGER Plant featuring heat pumps and geo-exchange heating and cooling systems. Limited space.

NEEP is committed to creating events and programming that are accessible to all. To uphold our intention to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in all we do, we’ve set up a pay what you can (PWYC) option. 

For more information, please contact Jessica Augat.

NEEP Allies benefits provide one complimentary registration. 
HEW2025 tickets are non-refundable. However, tickets are transferable at no additional fee.