The Washington State Department of Commerce has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Establishing Energy Utilization Index (EUI) Targets for the Washington State Commercial Building Energy … [Read more...]
Washington State Department of Commerce awards over $8.7 million to increase energy efficiency and solar in public buildings
The grants were awarded to local governments, schools and state agencies for 39 proposed projects across the state that will increase energy efficiency and solar energy use and reduce carbon dioxide … [Read more...]
2019 Washington State Legislative Session Wrap Up
Last week, NEEC joined hundreds of other clean energy stakeholders to celebrate the passage and signing of several important pieces of climate legislation in Washington. We thought now was a good time … [Read more...]
2019 Legislative Updates
Good news from Olympia! Last Friday the Senate Ways & Means Committee voted to pass HB 1257, the Clean Buildings for Washington Act. The bill is now waiting to be scheduled for debate on the … [Read more...]
Washington Legislative Update: The Clean Buildings Bill is Worth the Investment
Yesterday, the Clean Buildings Bill (SB 1257) was passed out of the the House Appropriations Committee and is now heading for a floor vote this week. Among other benefits and savings, this bill would … [Read more...]
Washington Legislative Session Update
In Washington, the Clean Buildings bill (HB 1257/SB 5293) was voted out of the House Finance Committee last Wednesday, and the House Appropriations Committee heard testimony the following Thursday … [Read more...]
WA & OR Legislative Sessions Update
Washington: NEEC was in Olympia again this week testifying in support of HB 1257, the House companion bill to SB 5293, the Clean Buildings bill. There was a strong showing of support, as well as … [Read more...]
WA Policy Update: NEEC Testifies for Support of the Clean Buildings Bill
Washington policy update from Kerry Meade: NEEC was in Olympia this week testifying in support of the SB 5293, the Clean Buildings Bill. As you might recall, Governor Inslee announced this bill in … [Read more...]
Support Clean Energy – Vote Yes on I-1631
In this year’s election, we have the opportunity to not only add clean jobs to our state, but to also propel our building stock and infrastructure into the future through an annual fund for clean … [Read more...]
WA & OR Policy Updates
NEEC is gearing-up for the upcoming 2018 legislative session. Both Oregon and Washington will hold short sessions in early 2018 and NEEC has been meeting with community partners and legislators to … [Read more...]