Washington: Legislators received grim news from the state economist that predicted revenues to the state were being forecast downward, leaving lawmakers to scramble looking for additional spending … [Read more...]
Washington State Non-Residential Energy Code Trainings
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council is pleased to announce that we are offering comprehensive trainings in April about the 2009 Non-Residential Energy Code (NREC). The new Code is now enforced … [Read more...]
Washington Legislature Media Blog Posts
NEEC members may be interested in media blog posts concerning energy efficiency standards at the Washington legislature and an editorial encouraging energy efficiency by Cowlitz County PUD.Follow … [Read more...]
Seattle Takes Up Better Building Challenge
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn took up President Obama’s recent call for a “Better Building Challenge” (reducing energy use in the commercial buildings 20% by 2020) in his State of the … [Read more...]
Washington and Oregon Legislatures Convene
The legislatures in both Oregon and Washington are underway and in both states the budget looms large. As much behind the scenes action takes place on the budget, some energy issues are starting to … [Read more...]
City of Seattle Energy Performance Disclosure Requirements Taking Shape
The City of Seattle’s energy performance disclosure requirements are taking shape through an upcoming Director’s Rule at the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) which is scripted … [Read more...]
WUTC Forms Conservation Working Group for I-937 IOU Implementation
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) has formed a new Conservation Working Group as a collaborative process examining rules and procedures for investor owned utilities’ … [Read more...]
Washington State Non-Residential Energy Code Trainings
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) is offering classroom trainings in February and March 2011 about the 2009 Washington State Non-Residential Energy Code (NREC). The new Code is now … [Read more...]
Seattle “2030 District” Takes Shape
A volunteer led process by a number of public and private interests is leading to the formation of a “2030 District” covering the central business district of downtown Seattle. Brian … [Read more...]
February 2011 Launch for Community Power Works – Seattle
The City of Seattle in partnership with multiple community stakeholders and Emerald City Seattle is set to launch its neighborhood focused energy efficiency retrofit project supported by a $20M grant … [Read more...]