The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) announces the release of a revised analysis of the economic benefits of energy efficiency investments in the State of Washington. The new report, … [Read more...]
Connected Buildings Challenge
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is leading their first ever innovation challenge for the U.S. Department of Energy, Connected Building Challenge, with a goal to accelerate the … [Read more...]
City of Seattle and Building Performance Transparency
Recently, the Seattle City Council took action to revise that city’s energy performance disclosure requirement adding full public information transparency as a feature. Following the City … [Read more...]
PNUCC Issues Northwest Regional Forecast
The venerable regional organization, Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee, has published its forecast of regional loads and forecasts for the 2017 through 2026 period. The report provides … [Read more...]
Power Council Seeks Comment on Proposal for a Demand Response Advisory Committee
The Seventh Power Plan recommended forming a demand response advisory committee to advise the Council on developing the demand response resources identified as cost-effective in the plan.The issue … [Read more...]
2015 WSEC Training Events in June
NEEC is pleased to announce four June trainings for the 2015 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), which goes into effect on July 1st, 2016. Experts from the industry will cover key changes between the … [Read more...]
US Senate Passes Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016
With leadership from Washington State Senator Maria Cantwell, the Senate passed the first comprehensive energy legislation in many years. After a more shortsighted energy bill earlier passed the US … [Read more...]
Oregon PUC Kicks Off Implementation of SB 1547
On April 20th, the Oregon Public Utility Commission held its first meeting concerning implementation features of Oregon’s recent legislation (SB 1547) that increased the state’s renewable … [Read more...]
NEEC Earns 2016 ENERGY Star Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency Program Delivery
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency Program Delivery for its … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light’s Strategic Plan Update on April 13
Please join the NEEC and the Seattle 2030 District for Seattle City Light's Strategic Plan Update.Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm (free NEEC social hour to follow*)Location: … [Read more...]