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...]
Final 10-Year Energy Action Plan for Oregon Released
Governor Kitzhaber released a 10-Year Energy Action Plan that protects Oregon consumers and ensures energy investments made today will strengthen the economy. According to the U.S. Energy Information … [Read more...]
Energy Trust of Oregon Draft 2013 Budgets
The Energy Trust of Oregon is currently working on finalizing its energy efficiency budgets for 2013. Final budget numbers are still being tweaked and will be presented for Trust Board of Director … [Read more...]
Oregon Dept of Energy Solicitation for EIP Conservation Projects
An opportunity announcement for Building Envelope under the Competitively Selected Projects category has been posted on August 1, 2012.This document marks the opening of a competition to select … [Read more...]
Comment Period on Oregon DRAFT 10 Year Energy Action Plan Closes
The public comment period on Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber’s DRAFT 10 Year Energy Action Plan closed on July 31st. This ambitious plan drew comments from interested parties around the state … [Read more...]
Oregon Governor Releases Draft 10 Year Energy Action Plan
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber released a Draft 10 Year Energy Action Plan this month for public comment. The first sentence of his cover letter to the Plan says; “Energy is THE issue of our … [Read more...]
NEEC Oregon Caucus Guidelines
For the past 2 years, Oregon members of NEEC have met as a Caucus to discuss issues and events of specific interest to the energy efficiency market in that state. NEEC Board members, Phil … [Read more...]
Oregon Buildings Cut Energy Use through Carbon4Square Competition
The Carbon4Square challenge – the first of its kind in the country – recognized 12 buildings and one outstanding real estate firm for success in reducing carbon emissions generated … [Read more...]