NMR What We Do

Nexus Market Research (NMR) specializes in the design, implementation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative marketing research and evaluation related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and environmental issues. The unique capabilities of NMR are grounded in the depth and breadth of its staff, allowing us to go beyond mere data collection and reporting. NMR helps clients plan energy efficiency and market transformation efforts, track changes in complex markets, and assess the effects of existing programs.

Over the years, work conducted by NMR’s staff has conducted a wide range of evaluation research projects including:

Market Characterization and Assessment

Impact Studies

Process Evaluation

Program Logic and Theory Development

Cost-effectiveness Evaluation

Summative Evaluation

Projects completed by NMR’s staff has addressed a wide range of energy use applications and related issues including:

Commercial and residential lighting

Commercial HVAC (DX, chillers, boilers)

Commercial refrigeration

Commercial new building design

Motors

Office equipment

Building operator management

Indoor air quality

Clean and renewable energy

Residential new construction

Residential HVAC

Residential water heating

Residential windows

Low-income programs

K-12 energy education programs

Energy brand management
Promotional campaign management.

The populations researched by NMR staff have encompassed the spectrum of energy users and trade allies including:

Residential, commercial and industrial customers

Retail chain decision makers

Building and facility managers

HVAC manufacturers, distributors and contractors

Lighting manufacturers, distributors and contractors

Refrigeration manufacturers and contractors

Motor manufacturers, distributors and contractors

Window manufacturers, vendors and contractors

Photovoltaic manufacturers, distributors and contractors

Builders, architects and engineers