NEEC’s priority Washington legislation, HB 2846, has died for this biennial session. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, would have revised the state’s energy benchmark and disclosure … [Read more...]
City of Seattle Amending Benchmark and Reporting Requirement
Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) has proposed two amendments to its energy disclosure ordinance. The first amendment provides for full public transparency of the benchmark … [Read more...]
Putting the M.O. on Big Mo’ (aka Momentum Savings)
Before a packed Northwest Power Council meeting room on February 18th, BPA presented a reasonably detailed description (modus operandi) of the newly minted firm energy resource known as momentum … [Read more...]
Avista Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Newsletter Available
Avista Utilities publishes a newsletter updating its stakeholders on news and events concerning energy efficiency in their service territory. The newsletter is a great way to stay current on energy … [Read more...]
BPA Momentum Savings Workshop Feb 18
This announcement comes from Josh Warner at BPA. BPA is holding a Momentum Savings workshop and everyone who’s interested in this topic is invited to join. Please save the date of February 18, 2016 … [Read more...]
Oregon Legislature Considers Bill to Increase RPS
While the Oregon Legislature has a very brief 30 day session beginning next month, one very significant energy bill will be considered. After a series of closed door meetings between some … [Read more...]
Washington Legislature Convenes 2016 Session
The Washington State Legislature began its 60 day session this month. Public school funding challenges continue to dominate the landscape in the state, but a number of energy related bills will be … [Read more...]
Top ASHRAE Honors for Stack House Apartments
Ecotope Inc. of Seattle WA was awarded one of five first place National ASHRAE Technology Awards for the Stackhouse Apartments. The ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements by … [Read more...]
Mark Your Calendar! NEEC 2016 Power Hour Dates in Seattle and Portland
Mark your calendar! The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council invites you to our 2016 Industry Power Hour events. Hosted by NEEC, these informal after work get together for NEEC members, … [Read more...]
Washington State Passes New Energy Code
The Washington State Building Code Council has adopted revisions to the state’s energy code which will become the 2015 Washington State Energy Code. This code must sit through the 2016 … [Read more...]