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...]
BPA Momentum Savings Workshop Feb 18
This announcement comes from Josh Warner at BPA. BPA is holding a Momentum Savings workshop and everyone who’s interested in this topic is invited to join. Please save the date of February 18, 2016 … [Read more...]
Oregon Legislature Considers Bill to Increase RPS
While the Oregon Legislature has a very brief 30 day session beginning next month, one very significant energy bill will be considered. After a series of closed door meetings between some … [Read more...]