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BPA Explores Compact Split-System Heat Pump Water Heaters to Expand Energy Savings

BPA’s Emerging Technologies team is funding an exciting field-testing project, in collaboration with New Buildings Institute (NBI) and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), to evaluate the performance of innovative, split-system heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). Designed primarily for multifamily and manufactured home applications, the concept separates the water tank from the outdoor heat pump compressor to help overcome a common installation challenge: limited indoor space. The design could make efficient water heating possible for apartments with in-unit water heaters, manufactured homes, and other space-constrained homes...More

Find Hidden Savings in Your Pump Systems

Industrial pump systems can drive high energy use, costly repairs, facility downtime, and other operational inefficiencies. BPA’s Energy Smart Industrial program has a new Find Hidden Savings in Your Pump Systems webpage. It features strategies to reduce energy use without sacrificing performance, information on streamlined pump measures, and utility incentives that may be available.

Share this resource with industrial customers that have pumping applications, including cooling tower pumps, process water circulation, and wastewater handling. Pumping systems that rely on throttling valves or bypass controls may also offer opportunities for efficiency improvement.

Visit the webpage and download the free Practical Tips to Improve Your Pump System Efficiency Guide for additional strategies to optimize pump system performance. Energy conservation account executives are available for more information.

Events

BPA Webinar: Income Qualified Single Family New Construction Measure

Join BPA’s Residential Income Qualified team for a webinar on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 10-11a.m. (PDT) to learn more about the new Income Qualified Single Family New Construction measure. BPA staff will share details about the measure including implementation requirements, specifications, documentation requirements, payments, and savings. Effective Oct. 1, 2026, this measure will only be available in Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho...More

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Updated Qualified Products Lists

BPA has updated a number of qualified product lists (QPLs) in the Document Library. Updated QPLS include:

• Residential Advanced Smart Thermostats Qualified Products List 
• Commercial Connected Thermostats Qualified Products List
• ENERGY STAR-Certified Electric Vehicle Chargers Qualified Products List
• Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Qualified Products List

NEEA Celebrates Excellence in Northwest Energy Efficiency

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards. These annual awards recognize the individuals, teams, programs, and organizations making a lasting impact on the region's energy future. Nominations are open through Sept. 18.