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Agricultural Utility Group Meeting

Join BPA’s Agricultural (Ag) team for the Ag Utility Group (AUG) Meeting on April 14 from 9-11 a.m. (PDT). Topics for the first hour will include Ag energy audit measures, pursuing dairy Unit Energy Savings (UES) measures and dairy heat pump water heater demonstration project opportunities, available BPA marketing support, and an overview of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for Ag pumps calculator improvements. 

In the second hour, Dick Stroh, mechanical engineer, will demonstrate the new and improved VFD for Ag pumps calculator. BPA invites utilities to provide feedback on improving the new VFD calculator’s usability. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect to everything Ag!...More

Evaluation Project Update: Spring 2026

BPA provides stakeholders with regular status updates on evaluation projects. The latest update covers progress made on two evaluations launched in 2025 and information about four new studies launched in 2026. BPA just completed an impact evaluation of the non-industrial custom program portfolio and the Energy Smart Reserve Power (ESRP). The Comfort Ready Home (CRH) Process Evaluation will release its final report later in Spring 2026, but this update includes a preview of findings. BPA is undergoing data gathering for the Variable Speed Heat Pumps (VSHP) Deep Dive study, launching two behavioral evaluations, and looking for participants for a Daily Demand Voltage Reduction (DVR) real-time evaluation study.
Evaluation offers valuable information that allows energy efficiency programs the ability to achieve continuous improvement and efficient, cost-effective implementation. Visit BPA's evaluation site to learn more.

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BPA Energy Conservation Implementation Manual 2026-2027 Update Effective April 1, 2026

The Energy Conservation Implementation Manual 2026-2027 update is now available on bpa.gov. This updated version incorporates the audit-related changes, including corrections, clarifications, and cost documentation guidance. 

Supporting documents are available below:

• Energy Conservation Implementation Manual 2026-2027
• Implementation Manual with Tracked Changes
  
• Summary of Audit-Related Changes
• BPA Webinar Presentation: April 1, 2026 Implementation Manual Audit Related Changes Update (Feb. 26, 2026) 
  
• UES Measures List (April 1, 2026)
• UES Measure List Updates
• UES Cost Documentation FAQ
• Box Bulk File User Guide
• Box Training Videos

Energy conservation account executives (ECAEs - formerly EERs) are available to answer any questions.