At the end of January, utilities covered by I-937 requirements began filing their 2010-2011 conservation targets. NEEC has compiled a few of these targets and will post more on the NEEC web site … [Read more...]
Washington Legislature Kicks into Gear
The “short session” of the Washington State Legislature began the 2nd week of January. In this second year of the biennium, the Legislature has a 60 day shot clock. As expected, budget … [Read more...]
Speaking of the BETC
Discussions continue on whether and how to modify the BETC in the upcoming Oregon Legislature. As has been detailed in previous newsletters, the BETC has faced public and media scrutiny recently, … [Read more...]
Measures 66 and 67 Pass in Oregon
Two statewide ballot measures scored resounding wins on Tuesday, January 26th. A strong majority of Oregon voters passed both measures which increased the income tax on higher income wage earners and … [Read more...]
NEEC is Awarded ARRA Grant for Workforce Development
NEEC, in collaboration with the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, was named a recipient of a US Department of Labor grant for job training and placement in the building energy … [Read more...]
NEEC Receives Department of Labor Grant for Workforce Training
NEEC, in collaboration with the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, was named a recipient of a US Department of Labor grant for job training and placement in the building energy … [Read more...]
NEEC Receives Department of Labor Grant for Workforce Training
NEEC, in collaboration with the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, was named a recipient of a US Department of Labor grant for job training and placement in the building energy … [Read more...]
Postscript from the NEEC Executive Director
In the words of Robert Burns on Hogmanay, auld lang syne (yes, indeed, google is a dangerous thing). If in fact, Auld Lang Syne is a call to remember long-standing friendships, I want to extend it to … [Read more...]
2010 Conferences for Your Calendar
At few 2010 conference events are important to get on your calendar right away. As chance would have it, they are being co-sponsored by NEEC!2010 Green Professionals ConferenceJanuary 26, … [Read more...]
NEEC Washington Legislative Priorities
The Washington State Legislature convenes for its “short session” on January 11, 2010. Given the state of the budget, most forecasters predict a difficult (OK, brutal) couple of months. … [Read more...]