The Department of Energy (DOE) today [June 20, 2011] recognized the publication of ISO 50001, a new global energy efficiency and energy management standard which will help organizations worldwide save … [Read more...]
Energy Trust of Oregon News
A number of items of interest were featured at a recent Energy Trust of Oregon Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC). CAC members were provided an overview of a new Trust activity – … [Read more...]
NEEC Kicks Off New Industry Webinar Series
NEEC has introduced a new member service this month – free monthly industry webinars designed to keep you informed on issues of importance to the energy efficiency industry. Mike Weedall, Vice … [Read more...]
Oregon Global Warming Commission Seeks Public Feedback
The Oregon Global Warming Commission is seeking public feedback on how the state can best prepare to meet the challenges of climate change. The Commission is developing a strategy to reduce 2020 … [Read more...]
Energy Efficiency Conferences in May and June
Two conferences focusing on energy efficiency are in stores over the next two months – both of which NEEC is co-sponsoring.2011 Energy/Facilities Connections event is scheduled for May 11-13, … [Read more...]
NEEC Kicks Off Industry Webinar Series
NEEC starts a new members-only webinar series during the month of May. These monthly webinars are free to NEEC members and designed to cover topics of interest to the energy efficiency industry. Each … [Read more...]
Training and Placement Opportunities with SEED
In 2010, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council received a ~$3.8 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) US Department of Labor grant for job training and placement in the building … [Read more...]
Power Council Analysis Concludes Job Growth from EE “Modest”
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council received a staff presentation earlier this year concluding that the job growth potential from conservation as prescribed in the 6th Power Plan was positive … [Read more...]
NEEC Plans Monthly Webinar Series for Members
In March, NEEC conducted free webinars for members with our governmental affairs teams in Washington and Oregon. The format worked successfully and we have decided to extend the concept and offer our … [Read more...]
BPA Finalizes Energy Efficiency for Post 2011 Rate Period
(the following is largely excerpted from an e-mail announcement by Steve Weiss of BPA)The public comment period on the "Energy Efficiency Post-2011 Implementation Proposal" closed Feb. 14, … [Read more...]