After some months of uncertainty predicated by a WUTC staff “investigation” of Puget Sound Energy’s conservation program biennial plan, the Commission approved last week … [Read more...]
Seattle Energy Code Process Underway
The Non Residential Energy Code portion of the Washington State Energy Code can be made more stringent by local jurisdictions at their choosing (the residential energy code is mini-maxi). The City of … [Read more...]
WUTC Continues “Investigation” of PSE Conservation Filing
As reported in last month’s newsletter, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is continuing its formal investigation of numerous elements of Puget Sound Energy’s expanded … [Read more...]
Idaho Moves Forward with K-12 Opportunities
The Office of Energy Resources released an RFQ for HVAC and control system service providers on February 19. The state is seeking to qualify and select providers that will provide mechanical system … [Read more...]
Energy Trust of Oregon has Good 2009
At the February meeting of its Conservation Advisory Committee, the Energy Trust announced the summary of its energy savings accomplishments for 2009. Despite a troubled economy, net electric savings … [Read more...]
Legislative Update – Washington
The Washington State Legislature has a “short session” shot clock of 60 days (unless they play into overtime). Like its neighbor to the south, Washington is grappling with a gaping budget … [Read more...]
Legislative Update – Oregon
A truncated Oregon legislative session, kicked off in February using a one month shot clock as the meter for accomplishing the state’s business. Most of that business deals with repairing the … [Read more...]
Seattle DPD Announces Energy Code Revision Process
John Hogan of the Seattle Department of Planning and Development recently announced a process for revision to the non-residential energy code for the City of Seattle. His e-mail … [Read more...]
Puget Sound Energy Announces Reexamination of Energy Efficiency Efforts
On January 28th, Puget Sound Energy announced at a hastily scheduled meeting of stakeholders its intent to file a much lower 2010-2011 I-937 conservation target than it had been planning earlier in … [Read more...]
emPOWERing Business Event in Everett
Snohomish Co. PUD and a number of co-sponsors is hosting an energy efficiency information event onMarch 31, 20107:30 - 11:30 a.m.Everett Station The conference flyer states “From … [Read more...]