On July 2014, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission issued a clarifying statement on its role in regulating 3rd party owned net metered solar installations. The following synopsis … [Read more...]
Oregon PUC Holds Cost Effectiveness Workshop
The Oregon Public Utility Commission held its first workshop on the issue of cost effectiveness on July 29th in Salem. With the decline of natural gas prices, the cost effectiveness of some energy … [Read more...]
Green Talk: Interview with Ash Awad
NEEC's Green Talk is a series of quick and candid conversations with local, regional, and national thought leaders in the energy efficiency industry. Hear what they have to say about the … [Read more...]
Creating Long-term Efficiency in Seattle’s First Deep Green Project
At the intersection of the Wallingford and Fremont neighborhoods, on the corner of North 34th Street and Stone Way in Seattle, Stone34 stands as a new emblem of sustainability. This 129,000 … [Read more...]
NEEA Board Approves Market Transformation Funding for 2015-2019
At a special meeting on June 20th, the NEEA Board of Directors approved the organization's new five year strategic and business plan along with levels of funding for the 2015 - 2019 period. The … [Read more...]
Oregon Public Utility Commission Cost Effectiveness Rulemaking
Energy Trust of Oregon filed a request for exceptions to the Commission's current cost effectiveness policy for certain electric energy efficiency measures. Docket No. UM 1696 has been opened to … [Read more...]
Building Operator Certification Wins 2014 IACET Exemplar Award
NEEC has been selected as the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) 2014 Exemplar Training Organization, in recognition of the Building Operator Certification (BOC) … [Read more...]
Seattle City Council Approves SCL Strategic Plan Update – Tables Proposed Rate Design
The Seattle City Council approved the Seattle City Light 2 year update of its on-going 6 year Strategic Plan on June 30th. The updated Plan calls for an average 4.4% annual increase in the … [Read more...]
High Performance Courthouse in Gresham, Oregon
In April 2012, Multnomah County opened the doors of the East County Courthouse, a new 44,500 square foot building with three above-ground floors and a basement. The building serves as an annex for … [Read more...]
WSEC Training Events – Spokane, Seattle and Port Angeles
2012 WSEC Commercial Provision trainings are scheduled July 24 in Spokane, August 12 in Seattle and August 15 in Port Angeles. Industry experts will present information covering building envelope … [Read more...]