The Naval Air Station (NAS) on Whidbey Island believes that national defense and environmental protection must be compatible goals. Their recent effort to develop and execute a targeted plan for … [Read more...]
Legislative Update
The Washington State Legislature was unable to complete action on biennial operating and capital budgets within the constitutionally prescribed 90 day legislative window. Gov. Jay Inslee has called a … [Read more...]
City of Portland Passes Energy Disclosure
[Press Release from Bureau of Planning and Sustainability]Portland City Council approved a new policy that will require owners of commercial buildings over 20,000 square feet to track energy use and … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light’s Jorge Carrasco Announces Retirement
After spending more than a decade leading Seattle City Light, Jorge Carrasco is retiring from his role as general manager and chief executive officer of Seattle City Light.“I want to thank Jorge … [Read more...]
BPA Proposes Changes to its Conservation Funding
In a recent regional dialogue, dubbed IRP 2, the Bonneville Power Administration, has proposed two potentially significant changes to the way it funds energy efficiency. First, BPA is proposing to … [Read more...]
Legislative Update
The Washington State Legislature turned an important corner in the 2015 session requiring all bills to have passed their body of origin in order to receive further consideration. A notable casualty … [Read more...]
Local Data Aggregator Delivers Low Cost Savings to Utilities
NEEC member, Seinergy LLC, is celebrating its third year in operation and over 2.5 million kWh in documented energy efficiency achievements. At only $11/MWh, Seinergy's documented energy … [Read more...]
Researching the Impact of Innovative Sustainable Technologies in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon established its Green Investment Fund (GIF) in 2005 to provide financial incentives for the adoption of innovative technologies in energy efficiency, renewable energy, water … [Read more...]
City of Portland Benchmarking and Disclosure
This month the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability held two public workshops discussing a proposed city requirement for energy performance reporting for commercial buildings. The … [Read more...]
NEEC Supports Washington HB 1278
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, Chair of the House Environment Committee, is the prime sponsor of HB 1278 which strengthens the enforcement provisions in Washington State's energy performance disclosure statute, … [Read more...]