CalMTA’s early research for the Room Heat Pumps Market Transformation Initiative (MTI) identified a need to better understand how consumers install, interact with, and utilize this technology. Room heat pumps (RHPs) are self-contained products that provide efficient cooling and heating for small spaces, such as single rooms, modest apartments, or small homes. CalMTA has developed […]
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In an initial move to transform the heating and cooling landscape and jump-start widespread adoption of ‘plug-and-play’ room heat pumps (RHPs), four leading energy efficiency organizations are joining forces to create a significant impact. The California Market Transformation Administrator (CalMTA), the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are partnering to launch the Room Heat Pump National Collaborative, which aims to ramp up adoption of RHPs through a united effort, leveraging the strengths of energy efficiency interests across the nation. RHPs, which can be plugged into a […]
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This article was originally published in the 4th quarter 2024 issue of AESP Energy Intel. The need to accelerate California’s climate action feels increasingly urgent: the summer of 2024 was the hottest on record and recent reports indicate that the state must nearly triple the current reduction rate for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to meet 2030 targets. At the same time, new goals – like the call for six million heat pumps to be installed by 2030 – spark the need for innovative solutions that break down […]
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California’s efforts toward market transformation reached a major milestone in late December with CalMTA filing an application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting approval of new initiatives for implementation. Filed by Pacific Gas and Electric, the application includes two recommended Market Transformation Initiative (MTI) Plans that aim to deliver energy efficiency and decarbonization outcomes to […]
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After 18 months, the vision for market transformation in California is coming into focus. Later this year, CalMTA, the State’s administrator for such efforts, will be requesting approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for two Market Transformation Initiatives (MTIs) to move to implementation. The CalMTA team believes these MTIs — Room Heat Pumps […]
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The California Market Transformation Administrator (CalMTA) develops and manages market transformation initiatives in the state to reduce energy use and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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