The Washington State Legislature convenes for its “short session” on January 11, 2010. Given the state of the budget, most forecasters predict a difficult (OK, brutal) couple of months. … [Read more...] about NEEC Washington Legislative Priorities
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NEEC Publishes Principles for Proposed BETC Changes
The Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit remains under intense scrutiny (see November NEEC News for story background). Press coverage has continued to focus on generous tax credits provided to large … [Read more...] about NEEC Publishes Principles for Proposed BETC Changes
2010 Ushers New Era for I-937 Utilities
January 1, 2010 marks the beginning of the first biennium in which the 17 largest electric utilities in Washington State must have filed a conservation target for the two year period. Public utilities … [Read more...] about 2010 Ushers New Era for I-937 Utilities
Oregon BETC Should Continue for Energy Efficiency Projects
For more information on Oregon BETC Energy Efficiency Projects, download and read the Word document below. … [Read more...] about Oregon BETC Should Continue for Energy Efficiency Projects
Energy Disclosure Requirement
The Backgrounder on Proposed City of Seattle Energy Disclosure Requirement is now available. Download the below document for the full version. … [Read more...] about Energy Disclosure Requirement
ARRA Weatherization and Prevailing Wage Requirements
As some had predicted, the application of prevailing wage requirements for low income weatherization activities supported by ARRA funding (and presumably for yet to be implemented community based … [Read more...] about ARRA Weatherization and Prevailing Wage Requirements
City of Seattle Considering Additional Energy Performance Disclosure Requirements
The Seattle City Council recently had its first hearing on a proposal to extend state requirements for commercial building owners to disclose their property’s Portfolio Manager energy … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Considering Additional Energy Performance Disclosure Requirements
News from Idaho
In late summer the Idaho Building Code Board approved the rule for adoption of the International body of codes including the International Energy Conservation Code. The Rule goes to the Idaho … [Read more...] about News from Idaho
NEEC Board of Directors
NEEC is governed by a 12 person volunteer Board of Directors which meets quarterly rotating between Seattle, Portland, and Spokane. Full members of the organization are allowed by the … [Read more...] about NEEC Board of Directors
NEEC Sponsors “Service Contractor” Category of the 2010 BetterBricks Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2010 BetterBricks Awards! NEEC is working with BetterBricks for recognition in a new category – Service Contractor. The BetterBricks Awards salute the … [Read more...] about NEEC Sponsors “Service Contractor” Category of the 2010 BetterBricks Awards