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The WHPA Progress Report

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A report was released July 23, 2012 containing the findings of an independent consulting group, Energy Market Innovations, on the progress of the WHPA. The assessment was done at the request of Southern California Edison and covers the period from the inception of the WHPA in 2009 through the end of 2011.
 
The research for the report was conducted through interviews and other research.  It encompassed five main themes: (1) missions and goals, (2) member satisfaction, (3) organizational structure and internal processes, (4) funding, and (5) member recruitment.

The executive summary states, in part, “Over the three years covered by this study, the WHPA has grown to represent over 100 diverse organizations… and has several notable accomplishments. Overall, since its inception in 2009, the WHPA has effectively promoted the improvement of energy efficiency in the California HVAC industry. Nevertheless, the WHPA is a relatively young organization, and like any other maturing organization, has areas that may warrant increased focus and potential refinement.”

May 2009 HVAC Industry Roundtable

The Performance Alliance has its roots in a meeting that was held on May 12-13, 2009, in San Francisco CA, sponsored jointly by the California Investor Owned Utilities through their HVAC Programs.  At this groundbreaking meeting, stakeholders representing a range of industry perspectives gathered together and recognized their common interest in transforming the HVAC industry to achieve the goals of the California Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan.  The group of over 70 decided to form an alliance to create the infrastructure to provide industry feedback and input on proposed utlity HVAC programs, and other issues.  

Attendees

Summary Report, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2
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