As utility conservation programs adjust to the new requirements of Washington’s I-937 requirements, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission had requested that they further extend … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light Strategic Planning – Public Input Rounds Begin
Over the last year, the Seattle City Light executive team under the guidance of Superintendent Jorge Carrasco has been working on the content of a strategic planning document to guide the utility over … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light Strategic Planning Process Update
Seattle City Light continues to work on a 6 year strategic plan. A citizen’s Review Committee appointed by the Mayor and City Council (Stan Price of NEEC is the co-Chair) has been working with … [Read more...]
PSE Issues RFP for Demand Side Resources
Puget Sound Energy released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for conservation products, programs, and/or services that result in direct and measurable gas and/or electric energy savings. While the RFP … [Read more...]
BPA Post 2011 Conservation Program Taking Final Shape
The following information comes from Steve Weiss, who recently assumed the position of public interest liaison for the Bonneville Power Administration after a long career at the Northwest Energy … [Read more...]
Avista Changes Rules in 2011 for Energy Efficiency Incentives
Avista Utilities filed and received approval from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to modify its energy efficiency incentive structure in 2011. Under the new rules, Avista will … [Read more...]
Staffing Move at Snohomish County PUD
Snohomish County PUD has announced that Jim West will be the utility’s new Assistant General Manager replacing the recently departed Craig Smith. Jim has been serving as SnoPUD’s Manager … [Read more...]
Avista Files for Modification to Efficiency/Fuel Conversion Incentive Structure
Avista Utilities has filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission a proposed revision to its energy efficiency (and fuel conversion) incentive structures. The utility, citing … [Read more...]
Seattle City Council Approves Light Rates for 2011 and 2012
The Seattle City Council approved rate increases for Seattle City Light at levels slightly below those proposed by Mayor Mike McGinn. The Council approved rate increases of 4.3% for 2011 and 3.2% for … [Read more...]
Puget Sound Energy Set to File Conservation Plan for 2011
Puget Sound Energy will be filing its proposed plan for conservation programs for electricity and natural gas as the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission on Dec. 1st. The WUTC requires … [Read more...]