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...]
NEEC/Lighting Design Lab Joint WSEC Training Event
March 19 in Vancouver experts will discuss key provisions of the 2012 WSEC as they apply to building envelope assemblies and lighting systems. These trainings are eligible for continuing … [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...]
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...]
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...]
2012 WSEC Trainings in February
Our 2014 WSEC training series begins in February. Trainings will be held in Bellevue on Feb. 19th and in Centralia on Feb. 20th. Click here for more information about the topics that will be … [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...]
2014 – 2015 Conservation Targets
As utilities establish their conservation acquisition targets for the 2014-2015 period, we will report them here. (See last month's edition for Puget Sound Energy and Avista). PacifiCorp targets for … [Read more...]
ASHRAE Publishes Draft of Standard 100-2006
ASHRAE has released for public comment the 2nd public review draft of Standard 100 – Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings. To submit a comment on this proposed standard, go to the ASHRAE … [Read more...]
CLEW Update
The Climate Legislative and Executive Workgoup (CLEW), composed of Washington Governor Jay Inslee and 4 state legislators (2 D’s and 2 R’s), are struggling to find a common vision for … [Read more...]