The Oregonian reported a few days ago that the lead regulator at the Oregon Public Utility Commission resigned and will be leaving the OPUC in May. No specific reasons were provided. The newspaper … [Read more...]
City of Seattle Enacts Building Tune Up Requirements
The following is a description by Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment.Earlier this month, City Council passed building energy legislation that propels Seattle into an elite … [Read more...]
State Legislative Update
The Oregon Legislature stuck with its 30 day session calendar and pounded their gavel sine die but not before they passed rather sweeping energy legislation designed to eliminate “coal by … [Read more...]
2015 WSEC Training Events in April–May
NEEC is pleased to announce our training series 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...]
Interested in Free Training Space in Portland?
The Pamplin School of Business is sharing their new UP Westside location in Bethany Village at no cost. They welcome you to use this space for off-site learning experiences, professional meetings, or … [Read more...]
Reminder – Portland Benchmark Reporting Due April 22nd
In contrast to Washington State’s inability to put in place a functioning energy benchmark and disclosure process, the City of Portland’s new benchmark requirements seem to be humming along smoothly. … [Read more...]
NW Legislature Update
NEEC’s priority Washington legislation, HB 2846, has died for this biennial session. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, would have revised the state’s energy benchmark and disclosure … [Read more...]
City of Seattle Amending Benchmark and Reporting Requirement
Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) has proposed two amendments to its energy disclosure ordinance. The first amendment provides for full public transparency of the benchmark … [Read more...]
Putting the M.O. on Big Mo’ (aka Momentum Savings)
Before a packed Northwest Power Council meeting room on February 18th, BPA presented a reasonably detailed description (modus operandi) of the newly minted firm energy resource known as momentum … [Read more...]
Avista Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Newsletter Available
Avista Utilities publishes a newsletter updating its stakeholders on news and events concerning energy efficiency in their service territory. The newsletter is a great way to stay current on energy … [Read more...]