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

Breakout Session
Seasonal Rates, Year-Round Comfort
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 session will share the policy rationale for these rates, present options for rate design, examine the early results, and highlight lessons learned. 

Lunch

Breakout Session
Split Decisions: The Role of Hybrid Heat Pumps
In our regional progress in heat pump adoption, what is the appropriate role of hybrid heat pump solutions? What are the trade-offs between hybrid and heat pump-only solutions? This discussion will provide insight into the evolving role and applications of hybrid systems. Panelists will explore the impacts from the perspectives of consumers, contractors, program administrators, grid planners, and those working to effect long-term market transformation.  

Breakout Session
Hot Market, Cool Jobs: Building the Workforce
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 session will examine workforce development programs and strategies from around the region that are designed for HVAC installers of heat pumps. Panelists will share success stories in attracting, recruiting, and developing new workers into the heat pump workforce.

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

Day Two Plenary
From the Trenches: Contractor Insights
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. 

Case Study
Big Buildings, Bigger Potential: Multifamily Buildings Fully Charged
Electrification of space and water heating in large multifamily buildings requires navigating various challenges, including choice of technology, financing and incentives, and tenant disruption. This session will examine several emerging and innovative installation solutions and share examples from the field. Panelists will share their thoughts on how to deploy these solutions at scale. 

Case Study
Looped In: Neighborhood-Scale Electrification
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 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.