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Voting Now Open for the 2018 Word of the Year!
Posted by Stephanie Lane | 12/13/2018
It’s about that time of year for reflection. A time to look back on all the things you’ve accomplished, the changes that have occurred, and reminisce on the memories from the past 12 months. During your time of reflection, we want to ask you one question, “What’s been the most memorable thing that has happened in energy efficiency?”
PHOTOS: 2018 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards
Posted by Veronica Marzilli | 12/05/2018
Thanks again to everyone who attended the 2018 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards ceremony this week. Here's a recap of who won, along with photos from the event.
US DOE to Host Superior Energy Performance Webinar
Posted by Veronica Marzilli | 1/17/2019
The U.S. Department of Energy is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 2:00-3:30 pm EST to preview anticipated updates to the Superior Energy Performance program and name change to SEP 50001™. These updates include changes to the Scorecard, DOE recognition for higher recognition levels at the Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels, and more - Register now!
Hot Water Forum Hits Nashville March 11-13
One of this year's "hottest" events is comin' right up! Register now for ACEEE’s Hot Water Forum (March 11-13, 2019, Nashville, Tenn.), a unique gathering of experts to explore the latest technologies and techniques for making, distributing, and using hot water.
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 savings goals. General questions: Contact Veronica Marzilli Registration questions: Contact Maggie Bagan
Vote Now! Top Word of 2018
Posted by Stephanie Lane | 1/17/2019
Goodbye 2018, hello 2019! Over the last four weeks, we asked the Conduit community to submit an energy efficiency word of the year. Big thank you to all who submitted! We’ve narrowed it down to the top 5 words, and now it’s your turn to have a say. Vote for your favorite by January 24, and we'll announce the winner on the 31st. Whoever gets the most votes gets an Amazon gift card. Submit your vote for your favorite word now!
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
Conduit ED: Demand Response & Distributed Energy Resources
Welcome (or welcome back) to Conduit ED!This community will be the place for everything related to the Conduit ED series on the Demand Response & Distributed Energy Resources - see below for articles related to the series as we post them. As a member of the community and as a "student" within this series, you'll be able to read weekly articles, videos, and see links to other resources within the series at your own pace. At the conclusion of the articles, we'll ask you to take a quick self-assessment survey to make sure that we keep improving, and that you get what you need for Conduit ED.As you go through the series, we encourage you to (please) comment and ask questions! There are no bad or dumb questions. Everyone is here to learn, together. To ask questions and discuss, use the comment functionality on any of the lesson pages. All of the articles will be posted here as they're published, in the "Resources" folder over to your left.
Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee Meeting
1/22/2019 9:00AM - 5:00PM| Portland OR
Location421 SW 6th AveSuite 600Portland, OR 97204Intended AudienceCommittee MembersContactadvisorycommittees@neea.org
Energy Efficiency 2020-2021 Implementation Plan Workshop and Webinar
1/24/2019 10:00AM - 12:00PM|
Energy Efficiency will hold a workshop to solicit feedback and questions to the proposed changes to be announced in the April 1, 2019 Implementation Manual change notice, effective Oct. 1, 2019 with the start of the BP-20 rate period. BPA will post additional materials as they become available. WebEx:https://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=m7757add24be00d3b96e5721ef05d9c56Meeting number (access code):907 381 047Meeting password:qU9BxeJ5BPA Rates Hearing Room 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97232
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Energy Trust recognized by American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
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State and Provincial Efforts to Put a Price on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, with Implications for Energy Efficiency
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Happy New Year! We look back at 2018’s progress and challenges and forward to 2019’s potential
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Colorado’s Electric Car Dream: More charging stations, less smog and the warm embrace of renewable energy
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The Alliance's Top 10 Energy Efficiency Moments of 2018
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