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 speculated on a possible connection with Ackerman’s concerns about the recent energy legislation that increased Oregon’s RPS to 50% but nothing was officially confirmed. Presumably, Gov. Kate Brown will shortly make an appointment to replace Ackerman on the Commission.
 The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council transitioned to the name Building Potential in 2024. The organization’s legal name remains the same and the Board of Directors and Staff have not changed. |