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...]
Washington State Passes New Energy Code
The Washington State Building Code Council has adopted revisions to the state’s energy code which will become the 2015 Washington State Energy Code. This code must sit through the 2016 … [Read more...]
BPA Momentum Savings Update
A relatively new concept, dubbed “momentum savings” by the Bonneville Power Administration, is starting to attract attention as the industry and stakeholders become more aware of the idea. … [Read more...]
BPA Focus 2028
You are invited to join BPA leadership and other industry leaders for BPA Focus 2028 on November 4, a forum for regional leaders to establish a common understanding of the types of industry changes … [Read more...]
Power Council Releases 7th Plan for Public Comment
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council has released a public comment draft of the 7th Power Plan. This plan is designed to meet the Northwest region’s power needs for the next 5 years to … [Read more...]
California Passes Aggressive EE Bill
The California Legislature has passed an aggressive new bill thad calls for doubling the amount of energy efficiency captured in that state (doubling current efforts). While this news will capture the … [Read more...]
Legislative Update
In Washington State, no news is a couple of clicks shy of good news. The Legislature continues its second special session without a deal on the operating budget. The state drives off the … [Read more...]
Washington Legislative Session Drags On, Oregon on Track
The Washington Legislature is about to complete the first special session called by Governor Jay Inslee without an agreement on a two year budget for the state. The Governor has promised to call a … [Read more...]
Legislative Update
The Washington State Legislature was unable to complete action on biennial operating and capital budgets within the constitutionally prescribed 90 day legislative window. Gov. Jay Inslee has called a … [Read more...]
City of Portland Passes Energy Disclosure
[Press Release from Bureau of Planning and Sustainability]Portland City Council approved a new policy that will require owners of commercial buildings over 20,000 square feet to track energy use and … [Read more...]