In April 2012, Multnomah County opened the doors of the East County Courthouse, a new 44,500 square foot building with three above-ground floors and a basement. The building serves as an annex for … [Read more...]
Watch the NEEC 2014 Washington & Oregon Economic Forecast Webinar
The NEEC webinar on the near term economic forecast for Washington State and Oregon was held on February 25. It focused on the construction industry and energy sector and looked ahead to the remainder … [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...]
Oregon Legislature – Update
The Oregon Legislature runs longer in the year than its counterpart to the north, so lawmakers there remain actively involved in the regular 2013 session. One bill of note, HB 2801 remains in play … [Read more...]
Oregon Energy Incentives Program Opportunity Announcements
Energy Incentives Program Updates Commercial Building Systems Opportunity AnnouncementOregon Department of Energy is accepting applications for the Energy Incentives … [Read more...]
2013 Oregon Legislative Update
The normal legislative funnel process is actively at work in Oregon as concepts and ideas turn into bill language, hearings are held, and some but not all survive. These are some bills that … [Read more...]
Washington and Oregon Legislature – February 2013
Washington LegislatureThe Washington legislative session is in high gear (or as high as it will get until the revenue forecast is updated in late March). Technically, bills must have … [Read more...]
Oregon and Washington Legislatures in Session
The legislative session has begun in both Northwest states this month. In Washington State, the political make-up of the Senate has changed with a pre-session decision by two elected Democratic … [Read more...]
Member Spotlight: Sary Dobhran Finds Opportunity and Meaningful Work with Clean Energy Works Oregon
Founded with a mission to create good jobs and save energy, NEEC member Clean Energy Works Oregon is a nonprofit customers count on to deliver a more comfortable and energy efficient home.By … [Read more...]
Lisa Schwarz Named New Oregon Department of Energy Director
Governor Kitzhaber has named Lisa Schwartz as the new Director of the Oregon Department of Energy. Ms. Schwartz will oversee the 120-employee agency and be responsible for implementing the … [Read more...]