The Energy Trust of Oregon announced its preliminary efficiency results for CY2016 and the numbers set achievement records for savings in the state. Though the numbers will be finalized soon, the … [Read more...]
Lending Library Gets Sponsors, Expands to Oregon
One of the most valuable aspects of NEEC’s Smart Buildings Center project is the creation of a free diagnostic tool lending library. Stocked with nearly 1,000 diagnostic tools ranging from data … [Read more...]
New Year, New Legislative Sessions in Washington and Oregon
The new year brings more political news than just the specter of the President Donald J. Trump administration, as both Washington and Oregon will convene new legislatures in tandem with two newly … [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...]
Oregon PUC Kicks Off Implementation of SB 1547
On April 20th, the Oregon Public Utility Commission held its first meeting concerning implementation features of Oregon’s recent legislation (SB 1547) that increased the state’s renewable … [Read more...]
Susan Ackerman, Oregon PUC Commissioner Resigns
The Oregonian reported a few days ago that the lead regulator at the Oregon Public Utility Commission resigned and will be leaving the OPUC in May. No specific reasons were provided. The newspaper … [Read more...]
Interested in Free Training Space in Portland?
The Pamplin School of Business is sharing their new UP Westside location in Bethany Village at no cost. They welcome you to use this space for off-site learning experiences, professional meetings, or … [Read more...]
NW Legislature Update
NEEC’s priority Washington legislation, HB 2846, has died for this biennial session. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, would have revised the state’s energy benchmark and disclosure … [Read more...]
Oregon Legislature Considers Bill to Increase RPS
While the Oregon Legislature has a very brief 30 day session beginning next month, one very significant energy bill will be considered. After a series of closed door meetings between some … [Read more...]
The Economic Impacts and Macroeconomic Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs in OR & WA – Reports Available Now
Sponsored by NEEC and written by ECONorthwest, the reports for Oregon and Washington describes the economic effects of energy conservation work done in both Oregon and Washington. It also … [Read more...]