We are pleased to announce August dates and locations for the 2015 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) free trainings: Yakima, August 9; Pullman, August 11; and Port Angeles, August 24. … [Read more...]
Snohomish County PUD Considers Residential Rate Redesign
SnoPUD has become the latest utility to consider the siren song of increased fixed charges to its residential customers as a reflex to the success of its energy efficiency programs and flattening … [Read more...]
Energy Trust of Oregon Selects new Executive Director
The Energy Trust of Oregon Board of Directors is pleased to announce Michael Colgrove will be joining the nonprofit organization as its next Executive Director.Michael is currently Director of … [Read more...]
BPA 2016 IRP Conservation Budgets
The BPA Integrated Program Review (IPR) for 2016 is underway. From BPA’s web site description of the IPR; “The combined Integrated Program Review (IPR) and Capital Investment Review (CIR) … [Read more...]
Report Summary: Analysis of the Economic Benefits of Energy Efficiency Investments in Washington
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...]