The Seventh Power Plan recommended forming a demand response advisory committee to advise the Council on developing the demand response resources identified as cost-effective in the plan.The issue … [Read more...]
US Senate Passes Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016
With leadership from Washington State Senator Maria Cantwell, the Senate passed the first comprehensive energy legislation in many years. After a more shortsighted energy bill earlier passed the US … [Read more...]
Oregon PUC Kicks Off Implementation of SB 1547
On April 20th, the Oregon Public Utility Commission held its first meeting concerning implementation features of Oregon’s recent legislation (SB 1547) that increased the state’s renewable … [Read more...]
NEEC Earns 2016 ENERGY Star Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency Program Delivery
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency Program Delivery for its … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light’s Strategic Plan Update on April 13
Please join the NEEC and the Seattle 2030 District for Seattle City Light's Strategic Plan Update.Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm (free NEEC social hour to follow*)Location: … [Read more...]
Susan Ackerman, Oregon PUC Commissioner Resigns
The Oregonian reported a few days ago that the lead regulator at the Oregon Public Utility Commission resigned and will be leaving the OPUC in May. No specific reasons were provided. The newspaper … [Read more...]
City of Seattle Enacts Building Tune Up Requirements
The following is a description by Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment.Earlier this month, City Council passed building energy legislation that propels Seattle into an elite … [Read more...]
State Legislative Update
The Oregon Legislature stuck with its 30 day session calendar and pounded their gavel sine die but not before they passed rather sweeping energy legislation designed to eliminate “coal by … [Read more...]
Top ASHRAE Honors for Stack House Apartments
Ecotope Inc. of Seattle WA was awarded one of five first place National ASHRAE Technology Awards for the Stackhouse Apartments. The ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements by … [Read more...]
Mark Your Calendar! NEEC 2016 Power Hour Dates in Seattle and Portland
Mark your calendar! The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council invites you to our 2016 Industry Power Hour events. Hosted by NEEC, these informal after work get together for NEEC members, … [Read more...]