The Northwest Power and Conservation Council this week named Ben Kujala Director of Power Planning. Kujala has been acting director since April. He replaces Tom Eckman, who retired in July. Kujala … [Read more...]
New Reports Provide Quantitative Results on the Economic Development Effects of Energy Eficiency
Following an earlier ECONorthwest study released in late 2014, NEEC announces the availability of newly updated results on the macroeconomic benefits of energy efficiency investments in the states of … [Read more...]
2015 WSEC Training Events in August
We are pleased to announce August dates and locations for the 2015 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) free trainings: Yakima, August 9; Pullman, August 11; and Port Angeles, August 24. … [Read more...]
Report Summary: Analysis of the Economic Benefits of Energy Efficiency Investments in Washington
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) announces the release of a revised analysis of the economic benefits of energy efficiency investments in the State of Washington. The new report, … [Read more...]
Connected Buildings Challenge
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is leading their first ever innovation challenge for the U.S. Department of Energy, Connected Building Challenge, with a goal to accelerate the … [Read more...]
Power Council Seeks Comment on Proposal for a Demand Response Advisory Committee
The Seventh Power Plan recommended forming a demand response advisory committee to advise the Council on developing the demand response resources identified as cost-effective in the plan.The issue … [Read more...]
2015 WSEC Training Events in June
NEEC is pleased to announce four June trainings for the 2015 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), which goes into effect on July 1st, 2016. Experts from the industry will cover key changes between the … [Read more...]
NEEC Earns 2016 ENERGY Star Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency Program Delivery
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency Program Delivery for its … [Read more...]
2015 WSEC Training Events in April–May
NEEC is pleased to announce our training series for the 2015 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), which goes into effect on July 1st, 2016. Experts from the industry will cover key changes between the … [Read more...]
Putting the M.O. on Big Mo’ (aka Momentum Savings)
Before a packed Northwest Power Council meeting room on February 18th, BPA presented a reasonably detailed description (modus operandi) of the newly minted firm energy resource known as momentum … [Read more...]