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

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.