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Conduit ED Week 5: The RTF and the Power Plan
Posted by Conduit ED | 6/07/2017
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council (Council) released the Seventh Power Plan (Plan) in early 2016. The Regional Technical Forum and the regional power plan are intricately linked in many ways. Learn more about that connection, and how we wrestle with over-arching issues such as baselines and RTF policy in this week's installment of the Conduit ED series.
Conduit ED RTF Week 4: What exactly do you mean by baseline?
Posted by Conduit ED | 5/22/2017
ET Showcase 6/14/2017 Videorecording: Line Voltage Connected Thermostats
Posted by Karen Janowitz | 6/28/2017
ET Showcase Webinar Videorecording: BPA's Multifamily New Construction Measure
ACEEE Maps U.S. Utility Performance in EE
Posted by Veronica Marzilli | 6/15/2017
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy(ACEEE) just published its first-ever scorecard of US utilities, to look at regional differences and the identifies the best---and worst---performers on energy efficiency. Their 2017 Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard looks at the performance of the 51 largest electric utilities in the United States and highlights cutting-edge efforts.
Non-Energy Impacts Working Group
This is a working group that exists to help the NW region quantify historically hard-to-quantify non-energy impacts.
SEM Collaborative: Ongoing Challenges and Opportunities
Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee
7/12/2017 10:00AM - 4:00PM| Portland OR
Date: July 12, 2017 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Location: NEEA Offices (421 SW 6th Ave, 6th Floor, Portland) – Cedar Conference Room Webinar Link: http://neea.adobeconnect.com/retacjul2017/ Phone: 1-866-398-2885 Participant Code: 520-479 Location421 SE Sixth Avenue, Suite 600Portland, OR 97204ContactAmanda Showers, ashowers@neaa.org
LED trends and choices
7/12/2017 11:00AM - 12:30PM|
LIVE WEBINAR July 12, 2017 11 am–12:30 pm Central Free to view, pay $95 for credit We’ve reached a point where costs are competitive with incumbent lighting solutions and the marketplace is embracing LED as the light source of choice. Join us to discuss current LED technologies and controls for interior and exterior lighting applications. After we take a brief look back at where LED performance has been; we’ll review current trends in performance, costs and practical solutions. We’ll touch on the DesignLights Consortium, as well as available rebates and the consortium’s impact on lighting product choices. Learn more and register today.
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Tacoma Public Utilities
Joined 6/23/2017
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American Express
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Tips to stay cool as Oregon heats up
6/28/17 Energy Trust Blog
ACEEE Annual City Energy Efficiency Scorecard Released - Seattle and Portland Among Top 5 Cities
6/28/17 Northwest Energy Efficiency Council
JP Morgan Chase to Increase Energy Efficiency at 4,500 Branches
6/28/17 Energy Manager Today
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Achieves 22% Improvement in Energy Efficiency
Facility Control Systems Add Energy Efficiency for Food Retail Businesses
Portland ranked fourth most energy-efficient city
6/27/17 Energy Trust Blog
Kansas regulators reject most of utility’s energy efficiency proposal
6/27/17 Midwest Energy News
Energy efficiency deserves center stage during president's Energy Week
6/26/17 ACEEE Blog
Report offers strategies for growing Minnesota’s energy efficiency sector
6/26/17 Midwest Energy News
Conference: U.S. mayors may shape national climate policy
6/25/17 Denver Post
Saving Money in the Summer: Home Cooling
6/23/17 Alliance to Save Energy
Keep ENERGY STAR funded. Consumers deserve no less.
6/22/17 Alliance to Save Energy
Rebates Offered to HVAC Contractors for Use of Energy Efficient Systems
6/21/17 Energy Manager Today
Milwaukee Developer Finds Benefits in PACE Financing
A&B, Carbon Lighthouse to reduce energy use at 3 Oahu commercial buildings
6/20/17 Buffalo Business First
Clean tax cuts: a new idea with conservative roots
6/20/17 ACEEE Blog
More US Cities Begin Adopting Energy Efficient Initiatives
6/20/17 Energy Manager Today
From historic building to sustainable campus hub
6/19/17 Energy Trust Blog
Two Midwest utilities achieve high ranking on efficiency scorecard
6/19/17 Midwest Energy News
Aiming to send a message, Michigan Democrats propose stronger clean energy standards
6/15/17 Midwest Energy News
Businesses Looking for an Energy Efficient Utility Might Mull Massachusetts
6/15/17 Energy Manager Today
Budget ax threatens manufacturing program that puts America first
6/15/17 ACEEE Blog
2018 Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference
6/15/17 ACEEE Conferences and Events
Alabama Airport Touts Energy Efficient Features and LEED Gold Certification
6/13/17 Energy Manager Today
The 2017 Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard
6/13/17 ACEEE Publications
The results are in: here are the most energy-efficient utilities in the US
6/13/17 ACEEE Blog
Wind, Solar, & Energy Efficiency Replacing Coal In The UK
6/13/17 CleanTechnica
Recently passed legislation to open up PACE financing in Illinois
6/13/17 Midwest Energy News
Atlanta companies double down on clean energy following Trump announcement
6/9/17 Buffalo Business First
Report: Expanded efficiency opt-out could cost Ohioans billions
6/8/17 Midwest Energy News
New energy-efficiency incentives for multifamily properties
6/7/17 Energy Trust Blog
Ohio Opt-Out Will Cost State Billions in Benefits
6/6/17 ACEEE Blog
Minnesota ends regulatory oversight of fixed fees for small, rural utilities
6/6/17 Midwest Energy News
Beyond venture capital: Midwest clean tech looks for other funders amid gloomy investment outlook
Join our countdown to ACEEE’s first Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard
6/5/17 ACEEE Blog
Survey finds growing awareness of smart grid programs but still low participation
6/5/17 Midwest Energy News
Funding for energy efficiency is at risk in Connecticut, and it’s worse than before
6/2/17 ACEEE Blog
ASE President Says It’s Time for Quiet Energy Efficiency to Get Loud
6/2/17 Seattle Post Intelligencer
ACEEE Workshops at VERGE 17
6/1/17 ACEEE Conferences and Events
New Wisconsin subdivision to require solar on every rooftop
6/1/17 Midwest Energy News
Lucid’s Energy Efficiency Playbook – The Golden Rules
5/31/17 Energy Manager Today
Save Energy, Save Lives: Announcing ACEEE’s newest program, Health and Environment
5/31/17 ACEEE Blog
Capacity auction reveals Ohio’s backslide on energy efficiency
5/31/17 Midwest Energy News
Residential Energy Efficiency: Taking It To The Next Level
5/30/17 CleanTechnica
Portland water pump cuts energy use and advances climate goals
5/30/17 Energy Trust Blog