A truncated Oregon legislative session, kicked off in February using a one month shot clock as the meter for accomplishing the state’s business. Most of that business deals with repairing the … [Read more...] about Legislative Update – Oregon
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Seattle DPD Announces Energy Code Revision Process
John Hogan of the Seattle Department of Planning and Development recently announced a process for revision to the non-residential energy code for the City of Seattle. His e-mail … [Read more...] about Seattle DPD Announces Energy Code Revision Process
Puget Sound Energy Announces Reexamination of Energy Efficiency Efforts
On January 28th, Puget Sound Energy announced at a hastily scheduled meeting of stakeholders its intent to file a much lower 2010-2011 I-937 conservation target than it had been planning earlier in … [Read more...] about Puget Sound Energy Announces Reexamination of Energy Efficiency Efforts
emPOWERing Business Event in Everett
Snohomish Co. PUD and a number of co-sponsors is hosting an energy efficiency information event onMarch 31, 20107:30 - 11:30 a.m.Everett Station The conference flyer states “From … [Read more...] about emPOWERing Business Event in Everett
I-937 Conservation Targets Filed
At the end of January, utilities covered by I-937 requirements began filing their 2010-2011 conservation targets. NEEC has compiled a few of these targets and will post more on the NEEC web site … [Read more...] about I-937 Conservation Targets Filed
Washington Legislature Kicks into Gear
The “short session” of the Washington State Legislature began the 2nd week of January. In this second year of the biennium, the Legislature has a 60 day shot clock. As expected, budget … [Read more...] about Washington Legislature Kicks into Gear
Speaking of the BETC
Discussions continue on whether and how to modify the BETC in the upcoming Oregon Legislature. As has been detailed in previous newsletters, the BETC has faced public and media scrutiny recently, … [Read more...] about Speaking of the BETC
Measures 66 and 67 Pass in Oregon
Two statewide ballot measures scored resounding wins on Tuesday, January 26th. A strong majority of Oregon voters passed both measures which increased the income tax on higher income wage earners and … [Read more...] about Measures 66 and 67 Pass in Oregon
NEEC is Awarded ARRA Grant for Workforce Development
NEEC, in collaboration with the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, was named a recipient of a US Department of Labor grant for job training and placement in the building energy … [Read more...] about NEEC is Awarded ARRA Grant for Workforce Development
NEEC Receives Department of Labor Grant for Workforce Training
NEEC, in collaboration with the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, was named a recipient of a US Department of Labor grant for job training and placement in the building energy … [Read more...] about NEEC Receives Department of Labor Grant for Workforce Training