With leadership from Washington State Senator Maria Cantwell, the Senate passed the first comprehensive energy legislation in many years. After a more shortsighted energy bill earlier passed the US … [Read more...]
Oregon PUC Kicks Off Implementation of SB 1547
On April 20th, the Oregon Public Utility Commission held its first meeting concerning implementation features of Oregon’s recent legislation (SB 1547) that increased the state’s renewable … [Read more...]
NEEC Earns 2016 ENERGY Star Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency Program Delivery
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency Program Delivery for its … [Read more...]
Seattle City Light’s Strategic Plan Update on April 13
Please join the NEEC and the Seattle 2030 District for Seattle City Light's Strategic Plan Update.Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm (free NEEC social hour to follow*)Location: … [Read more...]
Susan Ackerman, Oregon PUC Commissioner Resigns
The Oregonian reported a few days ago that the lead regulator at the Oregon Public Utility Commission resigned and will be leaving the OPUC in May. No specific reasons were provided. The newspaper … [Read more...]
City of Seattle Enacts Building Tune Up Requirements
The following is a description by Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment.Earlier this month, City Council passed building energy legislation that propels Seattle into an elite … [Read more...]
State Legislative Update
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...]