Portland, OR. – To the passerby, the Vestas Headquarters in Portland’s Pearl District, looks like a simple, modern commercial building converted from a historic block building. Hidden … [Read more...]
OPUC Approves Energy Trust Pay for Performance Pilot Program
The Oregon Public Utility Commission on Feb. 18th approved the Energy Trust of Oregon's pay for performance (PfP) pilot program. After a period of public review and a general workshop, the Energy … [Read more...]
NRDC – Edison Electric Institute Agreement on Utility Rate Structures
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) announced this month a joint statement to the nation's utility regulators. While NRDC and EEI have had this type … [Read more...]
Puget Sound Energy and Ecova Partner to Design a Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program that Addresses Market Hurdles
With some 16 million renter-occupied apartments and condominiums across the U.S. consuming 15.6 percent of all energy in the nation, multifamily buildings are the proverbial “low hanging … [Read more...]
NEEC’s participation in the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Workforce Education & Training Project Coordination Group
NEEC will be participating in the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Workforce Education & Training Project Coordination Group (WE&T PCG). The PCG will conduct a comprehensive … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light Rate Idea Gets Public Input
The Seattle City Light rate change idea (not yet a proposal) is being presented for stakeholder feedback at various forums around the city including downtown property owners/managers, major accounts, … [Read more...]
Energy Trust of Oregon Issues Draft RFP on Pay for Performance Pilot
The Energy Trust of Oregon has published a draft RFP for a pilot program effort using a “pay for performance” (PfP) approach. On January 21st, the Oregon Public Utilities Commission … [Read more...]
NEEC Press Release – Innovation in Building Energy Efficiency Puts Seattle in National Leadership Spotlight
Press Release from NEECPublished Date: 1/27/2014Innovation in Building Energy Efficiency Puts Seattle in National Leadership SpotlightMaking a big commercial building more energy efficient often … [Read more...]
Urban Green Council’s EBie Awards – Submission Deadline March 20
Now in its third year, the EBies recognizes unsung heroes doing incredible building retrofits around the country. By putting a spotlight on their work, we can encourage excellence in the industry and … [Read more...]
BPA’s Energy Efficiency Post-2011 Review
The Bonneville Power Administration recently kicked off its Post-2011 Energy Efficiency Review ("Post-2011 Review") of the energy efficiency policy framework and associated implementation … [Read more...]