On June 11th, the Washington State Building Code Council, in response to a request from Governor Chris Gregoire, voted to delay implementation of 2009 Washington State Energy Code to a date no later … [Read more...] about Washington State Energy Code – Delayed Implementation Date
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Events of Interest
Two upcoming events may be of interest to NEEC members.The West Coast Energy Management Congress is June 15-16 at the Washington State Trade and Convention Center in Seattle. NEEC is a Silver Sponsor … [Read more...] about Events of Interest
Energy Codes in Washington
The Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) moves to the 2009 version of the code effective July 1st of this year. Substantial revisions have been made to the code from the 2006 edition. NEEC is providing … [Read more...] about Energy Codes in Washington
Washington State Energy Strategy Development Kicked-off by Commerce
SB 5849 passed by the 2009 Washington Legislature, scripted the Department of Commerce to develop a state energy strategy document for consideration in the 2011 Legislature. The DOC recently announced … [Read more...] about Washington State Energy Strategy Development Kicked-off by Commerce
NEEC Policy Priorities for 2011 Oregon Legislative Session
While the 2010 legislative session is still in recent memory, the 2011 session (no mini this time, a full session) is already on the minds of NEEC business members in Oregon. The “Oregon … [Read more...] about NEEC Policy Priorities for 2011 Oregon Legislative Session
Oregon Primary Provides Few Suprises
The recent Oregon statewide primary produced few surprises and cleared the decks for one-on-one basketball in the gubernatorial race. Chris Dudley, former NBA basketball player, secured the Republican … [Read more...] about Oregon Primary Provides Few Suprises
Referendum 52 on Washington Fall Ballot
The “JOBS Act” passed in the recently concluded Washington State legislative session will appear on the November ballot as Referendum 52. The legislation established a $505 million bond … [Read more...] about Referendum 52 on Washington Fall Ballot
NEEC and Workforce Development Receive $3.9 Million for Labor Grant
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC), in collaboration with the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, is a recipient of a $3.9 million US Department of Labor grant for job … [Read more...] about NEEC and Workforce Development Receive $3.9 Million for Labor Grant
Washington State Non-Residential Energy Code Webinar Series
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council is offering a three-part webinar series about the 2009 Non-Residential Energy Code. Experts from the industry will discuss significant changes in the upcoming … [Read more...] about Washington State Non-Residential Energy Code Webinar Series
BOC Goes Hawaii
The nationally recognized Building Operator Certification (BOC®) recently added the State of Hawaii to its growing list of partners licensed to implement the popular training and credentialing … [Read more...] about BOC Goes Hawaii