Stan Price, NEEC Executive Director, was nominated by Mayor Mike McGinn to serve on a Seattle City Light review panel beginning in May of this year. In previous years, the utility has had both a … [Read more...]
NEEA Re-Designing Commercial Sector Program – BetterBricks
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance has over the past few months been working to re-design its commercial sector intiative – marketed as BetterBricks. Over the past years, the … [Read more...]
Seattle Energy Code Process Underway
The Non Residential Energy Code portion of the Washington State Energy Code can be made more stringent by local jurisdictions at their choosing (the residential energy code is mini-maxi). The City of … [Read more...]
Legislative Update – Washington
The Washington State Legislature has a “short session” shot clock of 60 days (unless they play into overtime). Like its neighbor to the south, Washington is grappling with a gaping budget … [Read more...]
Washington Legislature Kicks into Gear
The “short session” of the Washington State Legislature began the 2nd week of January. In this second year of the biennium, the Legislature has a 60 day shot clock. As expected, budget … [Read more...]
WSU Awards Community Based ARRA Projects
Washington State University Extension Energy Program selected 7 recipients for ARRA grants to implement community based residential weatherization and small commercial energy efficiency programs. The … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light Rate Increase Decision Nears
A significant and enduring drop in revenues from wholesale power transactions in the last year has been a majority contributor to a revenue shortfall at Seattle City Light. Closing the gap between … [Read more...]
Malarkey Named New Commerce Deputy Director
Daniel Malarkey is joining the Department of Commerce as a Deputy Director based in Seattle. His primary responsibility will be leading engagement with the private sector around the state. He will … [Read more...]