The Seattle City Council made recent changes to that City’s nationally leading energy performance disclosure ordinance, see document below. The City of Seattle adopted this building energy … [Read more...]
Power Council Proclaims 2011 as Best Ever for Energy Efficiency
The NW Power and Conservation Council staff presented the results of regional electric energy efficiency acquisition at the Council’s meeting in Astoria, OR on September 11th. The … [Read more...]
NEEC Papers Presented at 2012 ACEEE Conference
NEEC had the opportunity to present at the 2012 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. The first paper presented Leveraging National Guidelines for Building Operator … [Read more...]
Sept 13 Roundtable: PNW Energy Sources and Trends – Coal, Renewables, and Efficiency
Attend a roundtable discussion of our region’s energy future and exports, and the climate, environmental, economic and health impacts of these choices. How can we replace regional demand with … [Read more...]
Washington State Primary Approaches
August 7th is primary election day in Washington State. NEEC has added one additional campaign to its endorsement list – Dusty Hoerler for State Representative in the 46th District. The … [Read more...]
Oregon Dept of Energy Solicitation for EIP Conservation Projects
An opportunity announcement for Building Envelope under the Competitively Selected Projects category has been posted on August 1, 2012.This document marks the opening of a competition to select … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light Proposes Rate Adjustments
After the adoption of the Seattle City Light Strategic Plan, the utility has moved forward with a proposed rate adjustment for various customer classes based on its 2013 revenue requirements. … [Read more...]
Avista Files to Suspend Natural Gas DSM Programs
On July 1st, Avista Utilities filed tariffs to suspend its natural gas energy efficiency programs in both Idaho and Washington. The company, reacting to declining natural gas commodity prices, … [Read more...]
Jorge Carrasco Reconfirmed as Superintendent for Seattle City Light
The Seattle City Council has reconfirmed Jorge Carrasco as Superintendent of Seattle City Light. This reconfirmation process is a standard review and confirmation procedure for the continuation of … [Read more...]
Comment Period on Oregon DRAFT 10 Year Energy Action Plan Closes
The public comment period on Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber’s DRAFT 10 Year Energy Action Plan closed on July 31st. This ambitious plan drew comments from interested parties around the state … [Read more...]