The Northwest region’s 7th Power Plan will provide guidance for the region’s electric utilities regarding electric resources, adequacy, and reliability over the next five years (based on a … [Read more...]
7th Regional Power Plan Taking Shape
The Northwest region’s 7th Power Plan will provide guidance for the region’s electric utilities regarding electric resources, adequacy, and reliability over the next five years (based on a … [Read more...]
Member Spotlight: How Energy Efficiency Solves ER Problems in Concert with GCCM/MCCM Delivery Model
This challenging hospital project provides the physical structure for the second phase of expansion at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). MacDonald-Miller completed Phase I in 2011. … [Read more...]
The Economic Impacts and Macroeconomic Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs in OR & WA – Reports Available Now
Sponsored by NEEC and written by ECONorthwest, the reports for Oregon and Washington describes the economic effects of energy conservation work done in both Oregon and Washington. It also … [Read more...]
Power Council Analysis of EE and Effects on Demand
With caveats that planning scenario analyses are still draft and subject to change, a recent meeting of the Council's Resources Strategies Advisory Committee (RSAC) reviewed interesting preliminary … [Read more...]
BPA Draft ROD
BPA released its Draft Record of Decision in the BP-16 Rate Proceeding on the afternoon of Friday, June 12, 2015. Here is a link to the draft: BP-16 Rate Case website. The decisions in the Draft ROD … [Read more...]
Legislative Update
In Washington State, no news is a couple of clicks shy of good news. The Legislature continues its second special session without a deal on the operating budget. The state drives off the … [Read more...]
One North: market-rate sustainability
One North is a mixed-use development pushing the edges of financially feasible sustainability. Located in the growing North Williams corridor in northeast Portland, the development comprises a large … [Read more...]
ACEEE Releases City EE Scorecard – Seattle #5
The second biennial ACEEE City Energy Efficiency Scorecard measures the progress of city policies and programs that save energy while benefiting the environment and promoting economic growth. We … [Read more...]
Washington Legislative Session Drags On, Oregon on Track
The Washington Legislature is about to complete the first special session called by Governor Jay Inslee without an agreement on a two year budget for the state. The Governor has promised to call a … [Read more...]