After a blistering article in the Oregonian newspaper (www.oregonlive.com) the popular Business Energy Tax Credit is undergoing change and scrutiny. The controversy centers on large tax credits … [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...]
ARRA Weatherization and Prevailing Wage Requirements
As some had predicted, the application of prevailing wage requirements for low income weatherization activities supported by ARRA funding (and presumably for yet to be implemented community based … [Read more...]
City of Seattle Considering Additional Energy Performance Disclosure Requirements
The Seattle City Council recently had its first hearing on a proposal to extend state requirements for commercial building owners to disclose their property’s Portfolio Manager energy … [Read more...]
News from Idaho
In late summer the Idaho Building Code Board approved the rule for adoption of the International body of codes including the International Energy Conservation Code. The Rule goes to the Idaho … [Read more...]
NEEC Board of Directors
NEEC is governed by a 12 person volunteer Board of Directors which meets quarterly rotating between Seattle, Portland, and Spokane. Full members of the organization are allowed by the … [Read more...]
NEEC Sponsors “Service Contractor” Category of the 2010 BetterBricks Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2010 BetterBricks Awards! NEEC is working with BetterBricks for recognition in a new category – Service Contractor. The BetterBricks Awards salute the … [Read more...]
National SAVE Energy Coalition Webinar Slides Available
The slides for the National SAVE Energy Coalition webinar on the Senate Climate and Energy Bill: Key Elements of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy can be found at … [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...]
Energy Trust of Oregon Crosses the River
(Exerpt from Energy Trust October Newsletter)Washington customers of NW Natural now have access to Energy Trust services, resources and cash incentives to help save energy and … [Read more...]