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
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Oregon Proposition 66/67 Could Affect Energy Efficiency
Two ballot measures in Oregon – Measures 66 and 67 – will be the focus of statewide voting in January 2010. Simply put, these measures extend a set of tax revenues to fund general state … [Read more...] about Oregon Proposition 66/67 Could Affect Energy Efficiency
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
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Oregon BETC Should Continue for Energy Efficiency Projects
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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
Oregon BETC Under Fire
After a blistering article in the Oregonian newspaper (www.oregonlive.com) the popular Business Energy Tax Credit is undergoing change and scrutiny. The controversy centers on large tax credits … [Read more...] about Oregon BETC Under Fire
WSU Awards Community Based ARRA Projects
Washington State University Extension Energy Program selected 7 recipients for ARRA grants to implement community based residential weatherization and small commercial energy efficiency programs. The … [Read more...] about WSU Awards Community Based ARRA Projects
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