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...] about Interested in Free Training Space in Portland?
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...] about Reminder – Portland Benchmark Reporting Due April 22nd
NW Legislature Update
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...] about NW Legislature Update
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...] about City of Seattle Amending Benchmark and Reporting Requirement
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...] about Putting the M.O. on Big Mo’ (aka Momentum Savings)
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...] about BPA Momentum Savings Workshop Feb 18
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...] about Oregon Legislature Considers Bill to Increase RPS
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...] about Washington Legislature Convenes 2016 Session
King County becomes largest government in U.S. to use new energy-tracking system used by Microsoft
SummaryKing County is the largest government in the United States to pilot the same energy-tracking system that Microsoft uses to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions at many of its … [Read more...] about King County becomes largest government in U.S. to use new energy-tracking system used by Microsoft
Washington Legislature – Update
The Washington State Legislature continues its “long” session in 2015 with significant challenges for funding education and transportation in the state. While these issues have … [Read more...] about Washington Legislature – Update