King County is updating its Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) that will outline the County’s actions on climate change for the next five years. The 2020 SCAP update will focus on reducing regional … [Read more...]
ShiftBuilding Symposium: A Window on the Future
In July 2020, buildings will have to meet new higher energy efficiency standards than ever, now being adopted with the Washington State Energy Code. The right window systems can help buildings reach … [Read more...]
RFP: Establishing EUI Targets for WA Commercial Building Energy Performance Standard
The Washington State Department of Commerce has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Establishing Energy Utilization Index (EUI) Targets for the Washington State Commercial Building Energy … [Read more...]
EPA Report: Public Health Benefits of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed a set of values that help state and local government policymakers and other stakeholders estimate the outdoor air quality-related public … [Read more...]
Why Smart Buildings? Creating a Compelling Business Case – September 17th!
The term ‘smart building technologies’ is not just a buzz word according to this socPUB article which describes how these technologies are here to stay. The article states that “intelligent, more … [Read more...]
GridFWD 2019: October 7-9, Seattle, WA
More than 80 prominent speakers are now confirmed to participate at GridFWD 2019, October 7-9 in Seattle. Among this inspiring group are the leaders of some of the largest utilities across the region, … [Read more...]
How Energy Efficiency Efforts Have Saved Major Companies $130M
The following article by Michael Holder was featured on BusinessGreen on July, 29 2019. Report by EP100 campaign reveals over past year 18 firms have collectively saved $55m from smarter energy … [Read more...]
LEED Energy Modeling for Multifamily New Construction Training
Energy Trust Invites Public Input on Draft 2020-2024 Strategic Plan
Board of directors will consider comments submitted by August 2. PORTLAND, Ore. — June 26, 2019 — Energy Trust of Oregon welcomes public comment to inform its draft 2020-2024 Strategic Plan. The … [Read more...]
Washington State Department of Commerce awards over $8.7 million to increase energy efficiency and solar in public buildings
The grants were awarded to local governments, schools and state agencies for 39 proposed projects across the state that will increase energy efficiency and solar energy use and reduce carbon dioxide … [Read more...]