2026 Hot Water & Hot Air Forums | Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel | March 24–26, 2026
ACEEE’s Hot Water and Hot Air Forums showcase how efficiency reduces energy use and corresponding utility bills and peak electric loads. The Forums bring together equipment manufacturers, utility program managers, implementers, and researchers to discuss strategies that work, in an engaging, collaborative space.
Individual presentations and ideas for full sessions with multiple speakers are welcome. You may submit up to two presentations for consideration. The deadline to submit a presentation is Wednesday, October 15.
Presentations can be submitted for consideration in up to two of the following tracks:
2026 Hot Water & Hot Air Tracks
Affordability
• Reducing costs
• Financing
• Peak load and demand flexibility
Policies and programs
• Regional successes and roadmaps
• Test methods and metrics
• Electric rate design
System design and installation
• Consumer education
• Installer training
• Commercial hot water
• Health and safety
Technologies
• Commercial and residential systems
• Plug-in, rooftop, and combi units
• Refrigerant transition
Please note that the forums will be in-person events held at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel in Phoenix, AZ. All presenters will be expected to register and attend in-person. Only one presenter per presentation will be allowed. Registration and accommodations will open in November.
For more information, visit the webpage.
