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EFX19: Presentations now available!
Posted by Veronica Marzilli | 5/20/2019
Thanks again to everyone who attended and contributed to Efficiency Exchange 2019!The program in Coeur d'Alene covered a wide range of topics and expertise. Find all of this year's presentations, blogs and videos, all in one place - and, remember to take the survey by May 29.
VIDEO : EFX19 Keynote Leroy Chiao - "Work on what will kill you first"
Posted by Veronica Marzilli | 5/15/2019
Keynote Leroy Chiao, astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station, sent the EFX19 audience into orbit on May 15. He drew on lessons learned from his four experiences leaving the Earth’s atmosphere and six space walks, to more broadly apply to how the EE industry can endeavor to take risks, while still focusing on operational excellence to get to the next level.
Puget Sound Energy notice of intent to issue a Request for Proposals for evaluation services supporting the 2020-21 biennium
Posted by Jim Perich-Anderson | 5/21/2019
This notice is to communicate our intent to issue a RFP for evaluation and analysis services during the 2020-2021 biennium. PSE Intends to issue the RFP in late July of 2019. Please note that the attached file provides a more complete description of anticipated activities, as well as Intent to Bid forms. The RFP is sponsored by PSE’s Customer Energy Management department. PSE intends to seek bids from qualified vendors to provide independent energy efficiency Evaluation, Measurement and Verification (EM&V) services for the residential and commercial/industrial program portfolios. In addition to the impact and process evaluations with regulatory requirements in the 2020-21 biennium, PSE may request additional research and analysis tasks in support of the Energy Efficiency programs. In addition to the impact and process evaluations with regulatory requirements in the 2020-21 biennium, PSE may request additional research and analysis tasks in support of the Energy Efficiency programs.Further information and scope of work will be included in the RFP.
Puget Sound Energy intent to issue a Request for Proposals for evaluation services supporting the 2020-21 biennium
Efficiency Exchange
Efficiency Exchange is the premier networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals from across the Northwest. Attendees from public and private utilities, consulting and research firms, government and non-profit organizations will come together to learn and connect to help the region more effectively achieve its energy efficiency goals. General questions: Contact Tracy Paradis Registration questions: Contact Maggie Bagan
Very High Efficiency DOAS (VHE DOAS)
This group provides a work space and background material for people interested in Very High Efficiency DOAS, the first technology under NEEA's High-Performance HVAC Program.
Trade Ally Network NW
Trade Ally Network NW unifies lighting and HVAC trade ally networks to increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings. The network is a centralized resource that offers expertise to help you recommend the right energy efficiency technology and deliver cost and energy savings to your customers. Our goal is to create more opportunities for you to cross-promote lighting and HVAC projects by making easy connections between you, your local utility and the Network program team. We’re here to help you improve your technical and sales skills, deliver better customer service, and win more projects to build your business. By working in tandem, trade allies and utilities are an important part of achieving long-term energy savings and adding to the economic vitality of our region. The Network is sponsored by Bonneville Power Administration and Northwest utilities.www.tradeallynetworknw.com
Natural Gas Advisory Committee
5/29/2019 9:00AM - 5:00PM| Portland OR
Location421 SW Sixth Ave. Suite 600Portland, OR 97204Intended AudienceCommittee MembersContactAdvisoryCommittees@neea.org
NEEA Board Meeting
6/04/2019 8:00AM - 5:00PM| Portland OR
LocationUrban Studio 935 NW Davis Street Portland, OR 97209ContactJane Waian, jwaian@neea.org, 503-688-5433DocumentsQ2 NEEA Board Meeting Appendices Jun 4 2019Public Q2 2019 NEEA Board pre-read packet Jun 4 2019Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Audit Letter December 31 201...Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc. Audit December 31 201...Cycle 6 Operations Plan and Financial Reporting Draft Templates
Jay Jeffries
Director Business Development
TrickleStar
Joined 5/21/2019
Charles Kurnik
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Joined 5/20/2019
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