Industry

NEEC member dues will be sent to membership via e-mail at the beginning of next week. Payment options are available by credit card with convenient access to NEEC’s PayPal account as well as the option for a paper check. NEEC’s membership base has never been stronger. With more than 110 businesses, NEEC is the largest regional trade association for the energy efficiency industry in the United States (though we hope for strong competition from our New England and California counterparts in the coming year). 2012 promises to be another strong year for the indust

The Building Operator Certification, a NEEC developed training and credentialing program for building operators/technicians, recently announced the addition of South Carolina as an implementing partner for the program. The community college system in the state will take lead responsibility for implementing BOC® in the state. BOC® is now offered in 26 states and is quickly being recognized as the top credential recognizing the skills of building operators for energy efficient building operation. For more information on the program, visit

In the first quarter of 2012, NEEC will be completing efforts to train and place individuals for jobs in the energy efficiency industry. This effort, a collaboration with the Seattle – King County Workforce Development Council, was funded through a competitive grant process by the U.S.

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Join us for the fourth annual Green Professionals Conference on February 16, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. The conference is intended to educate, motivate and provide a forum to network and initiate conversations.

More than just a job fair, the conference is designed for corporations, government agencies, elected officials, universities, trade schools and nonprofits to gather under one roof to stimulate economic growth by strengthening the green job workforce.

New temporary rules related to energy incentives (tax credits) for conservation projects were filed on Friday, December 23. A copy of the rules can be found on the Oregon Department of Energy’s website here. 

The new temporary rules are a result of House Bill 3672 (2011). After January 1, 2012, Oregon Department of Energy will be issuing its first opportunity announcement for conservation projects.

The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) will hold a public hearing on Dec. 19 to take public input on the proposed fee structure for the new Energy Incentive Program (EIP). HB3672 that passed during the 2011 Legislative Session created the new program to replace the Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC).

The following proposed program fees will be discussed at the EIP hearing:

On December 2nd, PBS Newshour interviewed Bill Clinton and his support of energy efficiency.  Click here to watch the video.  The Segment starts at 28:58 minute mark.

1. Commercial Lighting Company

4930 Leary Ave NW

Seattle, WA 98107

Contact: Nick Schmitt

nickbschmitt@hotmail.com

2. Jim Perich-Anderson, LLC

12242 Shorewood Dr. SW

Seattle, WA 98146

Contact: Jim Perich-Anderson

jimperichanderson@gmail.com

3. Northwest Energy Consulting (NWEC)

10715 NE 109th St

Kirkland, WA 98033

Contact: Brad Weaver

bradlweaver@comcast.net

4. Washington Energy Management, Inc.

4451 Dyes Inlet Rd NW

Bremerton, WA 98312

Contact: James Ruppert, Jr.