There are only a few spots left before this event sells out! Plus, this event just got better: AESP Evergreen Chapter will be hosting a happy hour with drinks and hors d'oeuvres after the … [Read more...]
Help Shape the Oregon Dept of Energy’s Biennial Report Via Survey
The Oregon Department of Energy launched a new online survey this week, asking Oregonians for feedback that will help the agency develop and publish a comprehensive energy report for the state. The … [Read more...]
Oregon Legislature Kerfuffle
Just when you think all is quiet on the energy front in Salem, small tempests can brew in the Capital teapot. Such as it was a few weeks ago, when a large transportation investment bill emerged at … [Read more...]
Seattle and Portland Energy Benchmark and Disclosure Deadlines Near
Both Seattle and Portland have progressive policies that require commercial buildings (and multi-family in Seattle) to benchmark their properties and report that benchmark information to the city. … [Read more...]
Energy Trust of Oregon Sets Record in 2016
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...]