Energy efficiency is the most important and reliable energy resource we have.

Technology Transformation

Ecotope’s Technology Transformation team works to bring new technologies from early prototypes to tested, proven, optimized, and documented full system solutions that are ready for market and inclusion in utility programs and codes. Ecotope operates at the intersection of innovative engineering and advanced analysis of new and emerging technologies and design strategies. We prioritize an integrated approach that focuses on how technologies and design strategies impact whole system performance and interaction with operations and maintenance strategies, occupants, and adjacent technologies to achieve holistic savings. Ecotope also develops design tools, specifications, and best practices design guidelines to support widespread market adoption of leading-edge technologies.

Energy Codes, Programs, and Standards

For nearly 50 years, Ecotope has supported utilities, policymakers, and program administrators in developing robust energy savings programs, specifications, and energy codes–starting with the first Seattle Energy Code in 1979. Since then, Ecotope has continued to provide research and technical assistance to most of the significant energy efficiency programs and energy code developments in the Pacific Northwest, including development of various state and local policy initiatives to support building performance and carbon reduction.

Beyond the Pacific Northwest, Ecotope provides technical expertise to policymakers in California and at the national level, particularly in emerging technologies researched by our Transformation Team. In California, we contribute to Title 24 updates and develop software tools that support utility incentive programs. Nationally, we help manufacturers of emerging technologies by offering clear guidance, reducing testing burdens, and improving access to high-quality materials for domestic manufacturing.

Services include:

– Feasibility studies and application testing
– Measurement and Verification (M&V)
– Data analysis
– Detailed research and evaluation studies
– Tool and software development 
– Incentive program evaluation and development
– Code and policy development
– Design guidance development