This report details the culmination of the program development stage for the Minnesota Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA), highlighting the extensive research and planning conducted to prepare for the market launch of innovative technologies.

This report analyzes field studies of air-source heat pumps, finding that even at temperatures below 0°C, these systems maintain greater efficiency compared to fossil fuel and electric resistive heating options.

This report outlines actionable recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of energy efficiency programs by refining their structure and presentation.

This report expands on previous analyses by examining individual homes from the 2020 RECS data set and exploring scenarios related to electrification, gas pipe replacement, and the integration of ground-source heat pumps in cold climates.

This report outlines strategies to increase heat pump adoption in Minnesota by improving communication between program administrators and customers.

This report presents a novel method for assessing the thermal comfort impacts of space-conditioning-based demand flexibility (DF) events and their influence on household participation.

This report examines the effectiveness of heat pump load flexibility in rural cold climates, focusing on demand response (DR) strategies and occupant thermal comfort.

This report explores residential demand flexibility through field studies in Alaska and California, analyzing how thermal comfort influences household participation in demand response (DR) programs.