June 3rd HPWH Industry Action Council Meeting (03 Jun 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Give your Input!

Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH)

Industry Action Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

3:00 - 4:00 pm

(virtual on Zoom)

NOTE: The Zoom link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Be a part of the Conversation - Members bring your concerns, ideas and topics.

Agenda Action items to date:

Influencing the HPWH Midstream Rebate Program design in the Power Ahead Rebates (DRCOG)

Coordinating alignment between the utility existing midstream programs and Xcel's launch of its new midstream HPWH rebate program to attract top manufacturers' marketing and training dollars to Colorado.

Intervene in 2027-29 Xcel Energy/PUC Megadocket - starts in July 2026

Express your voice to request modifications to improve all DSM/BE and CHP HP residential and commercial rebates providing field input on what is and isn’t working

Discuss your ideas to propose new rebates and pilot programs for incentives, load flexibility, DR, etc.

Address the systemic DSM/CHP delayed operational rebate program practices with EEBC's legal team for:

transparency

application/corrections processing

rebate reimbursement processing

Please contact Patricia Rothwell if you have other topic ideas for the meeting.

Be an EEBC Member.

EEBC welcomes not-yet-members to attend Action Council Meetings to see what EEBC is about. To continue to participate after two complimentary meetings, we ask that you become a member.

For information about membership, please contact us.

Questions? Contact Deb Goodman at Admin@eebco.org or Patricia Rothwell, EEBC Executive Director at Patricia@eebco.org.

Note: Antitrust Law practiced at this meeting.

The Zoom link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

QUARTERLY MEMBER MEETING | June 18, 2026 (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Join Us in Person or Virtually via Zoom

Breakfast & Networking 7:00 - 7:30 am

Meeting: 7:30 - 10:00 am

Panel Discussion Speakers Confirmed:

Homes are Turning into Power Plants!

Capitalize on What's Coming

Carlos A. Hill, Xcel Energy,

Team Manager Distributed Energy Resources & Demand Response

Carlos leads initiatives for Solar, DERs, and Demand Response. He not only leads operational improvements across programs but also launches innovative solutions that benefit residential and small commercial customers. He has led projects in TOU load shifting, load shedding, virtual power plants (VPPs), BESS, and rebates for wildfire mitigation.

Peter Rusin, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association,

Senior Electrification Manager

Pete leads initiatives for energy efficiency, beneficial electrification, and demand response. He is

particularly known for his advocacy and expertise in heat pump technologies and grid resilience.

Cade Brodbeck, Emporia Energy, VP Business Development

Cade champions channel partner success with a suite of home and commercial energy

management products that contribute to DR and more.

Hans Vonderhofen, Blue Canoe Holdings, Inc., President

Hans consults with contractor construction/energy companies on organizational development,

product integration, and how to best build their company for valuation and acquisition.

Moderator: Patricia Rothwell, EEBC Executive Director

Q&A Session

Speaker lineup for Regulatory Affairs and Rebate Program Updates coming soon!

2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205

Ricketson Auditorium and Schlessman Lobby

We are excited about our new location and it comes with some perks!

QMM attendees will have free access to visit the museum exhibits* following the meeting.
Participants are free to use available workspaces in the building during and after the meeting.
The museum will provide a catered buffet breakfast.
There is plenty of free and accessible parking.
The museum is located in a central location in the Denver metro area.

*Museum access is for the day of the meeting only (following the meeting) and does not include Infinity Theater, Gates Planetarium, Discovery Zone or temporary exhibitions.

New Registration Process

Our new location comes with the following important changes

in our registration process:

REGISTER EARLY!

IN PERSON - REGISTER EARLY!

If you plan to come in person, you must register by the Monday before the meeting (June 15th) and select "in person" on your registration. The museum needs a head count for the food by close of business on that date.

Virtual registration will still be available until the night before the QMM.

If you need to change your "in-person" or "virtual" attendance selection after you have registered, PLEASE let us know as soon as possible. It's important that we have an accurate count for seating purposes.

For those attending virtually:

The Zoom link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

You must be registered for virtually and in person attendance.

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June 3rd HPWH Industry Action Council Meeting (03 Jun 2026)

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