With a scant few weeks left in its 2011 fiscal year, BPA has determined that budgeted resources for conservation are insufficient to cover what is turning out to be a banner year for conservation. A … [Read more...]
Discussions on I-937 Changes Underway
Washington State’s citizen inspired statute, I-937, is shaping up to be major energy focus for the 2012 legislative session. The first legislative committee information session kicked off … [Read more...]
Updates on Oregon BETC
NEEC members participating in our Industry Webinar Series learned that the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) will be entering into rulemaking for the revised tax credit program in that state … [Read more...]
Seattle’s Building Energy Performance and Reporting Ordinance Informational Forum
Informational Forum for Energy Efficiency Service Providers WHEN: August 11, 2011TIME: 1:30 to 3:00 pm WHERE: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, Seattle Conference Room 4050/60 (40th … [Read more...]
Legislative Discussions on I-937 Changes Heat Up
The anticipated policy wrangle over changes to Washington State’s I-937 statute are off and running. The first work session on the topic, chaired by Rep. Dave Upthegrove occurred on … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light Community Solar Project
Let's put Seattle on the solar mapSeattle gets more sunlight than Germany, the world leader in solar power. In 2010 alone, Germany added solar generation capacity to meet half of Seattle's electricity … [Read more...]
HB 3672 Frequently Asked Questions
Download the document below for Frequently Asked Questions on Oregon House Bill 3672 Energy Incentives Program (formerly BETC). … [Read more...]
NEEC Webinar: HB 3672 – Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit
HB 3672 – Oregon Business Energy Tax CreditHow energy efficiency projects are affected now and in the futureRecent Oregon legislation, HB 3672, made significant changes to Oregon’s … [Read more...]
From the Executive Director – Thanks Dennis
The June NEEC Board of Directors meeting was a special occasion. It was certainly special in welcoming four new members to the Board (you can check out the current Board roster on the NEEC web site), … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light Concludes First Round of Public Input on Strategic Planning
During the months of May and June, Seattle City Light conducted a round of information sharing and public input on issues for consideration in their developing six year strategic plan. Executives from … [Read more...]