NEEC is governed by a 12 person volunteer Board of Directors which meets quarterly rotating between Seattle, Portland, and Spokane. Full members of the organization are allowed by the … [Read more...]
NEEC Sponsors “Service Contractor” Category of the 2010 BetterBricks Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2010 BetterBricks Awards! NEEC is working with BetterBricks for recognition in a new category – Service Contractor. The BetterBricks Awards salute the … [Read more...]
National SAVE Energy Coalition Webinar Slides Available
The slides for the National SAVE Energy Coalition webinar on the Senate Climate and Energy Bill: Key Elements of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy can be found at … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light Rate Increase Decision Nears
A significant and enduring drop in revenues from wholesale power transactions in the last year has been a majority contributor to a revenue shortfall at Seattle City Light. Closing the gap between … [Read more...]
Energy Trust of Oregon Crosses the River
(Exerpt from Energy Trust October Newsletter)Washington customers of NW Natural now have access to Energy Trust services, resources and cash incentives to help save energy and … [Read more...]
BetterBricks Award Nominations- New Service Provider Category Added
BetterBricks has announced the opening of their award process for 2010. A new award category has been added for service providers. NEEC advocated for this inclusion and is very pleased to see this … [Read more...]
Northwest Legislative Sessions in Sight
As leaves begin to fall in the Northwest, it is sure sign that policy conversations are beginning to heat up for 2010 legislative sessions. Oregon will have a “limited” session in 2010, … [Read more...]
NEET Taskforce Shoulders On
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Taskforce (NEET) issued its final report (www.nwcouncil.org/neet) earlier this year, but this group of largely senior utility executives – ably staffed by Ken … [Read more...]
Northwest Power and Conservation Council Seeks Comment on Draft 6th Plan
The NWPCC has issued a draft of its 6th Power Plan covering the period on 2010 – 2014 (and its longer range 20 year forecast as well). The Plan largely relies on energy efficiency to meet … [Read more...]
Washington State Building Code Council Public Hearings on Energy Code Changes
The Washington State SBCC has published a set of over 170 code changes to the residential and non-residential energy codes in the state. The SBCC is taking public testimony in meetings in … [Read more...]