September 13, 2011A conversation with Margie Harris, Energy Trust of OregonPresenter: Margie HarrisDescription: The Energy Trust of Oregon is one of a small handful of third party implementers of … [Read more...]
Washington State Building Code Council Revokes Energy Metering Requirements
The WA State Building Code Council reacted to pressure from state electrical inspectors and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and deleted the new Chapter 12 Energy Metering … [Read more...]
BPA Budget Constrained With Higher than Expected Conservation Projects
With a scant few weeks left in its 2011 fiscal year, BPA has determined that budgeted resources for conservation are insufficient to cover what is turning out to be a banner year for conservation. A … [Read more...]
Discussions on I-937 Changes Underway
Washington State’s citizen inspired statute, I-937, is shaping up to be major energy focus for the 2012 legislative session. The first legislative committee information session kicked off … [Read more...]
Updates on Oregon BETC
NEEC members participating in our Industry Webinar Series learned that the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) will be entering into rulemaking for the revised tax credit program in that state … [Read more...]
Seattle’s Building Energy Performance and Reporting Ordinance Informational Forum
Informational Forum for Energy Efficiency Service Providers WHEN: August 11, 2011TIME: 1:30 to 3:00 pm WHERE: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, Seattle Conference Room 4050/60 (40th … [Read more...]
Legislative Discussions on I-937 Changes Heat Up
The anticipated policy wrangle over changes to Washington State’s I-937 statute are off and running. The first work session on the topic, chaired by Rep. Dave Upthegrove occurred on … [Read more...]
Oregon Governor’s Race Has Energy Efficiency Front and Center
In Oregon, the race for state executive leadership between John Kitzhaber (D) and Chris Dudley (R) has been seen as a nip and tuck contest between two high profile candidates (though recent polling … [Read more...]
Washington’s R-52 Voters Have a Choice
Mail in ballots are due (postmarked) on November 2nd and Washington State has a number of close races and a bevy of citizen’s initiatives – and one legislatively inspired referendum. … [Read more...]
2009 WSEC Implementation Date is January 1, 2011
Visit NEEC's Energy Codes page for more information. … [Read more...]