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Nominate a Leader in Energy Efficiency Today!
Posted by Stephanie Lane | 9/05/2019
The alliance is currently accepting nominations for the annual Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards within the categories of INNOVATION, COLLABORATION andLIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT. The ceremony recognizes individuals, teams and organizations in the region for their exemplary dedication and performance in furthering energy efficiency. Do you know any teams, programs or individuals demonstrating outstanding leadership in the Northwest? Nominate them for the Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards!
Conduit ED Site Updates Week 4: Staying true to our roots
Posted by Conduit ED | 6/19/2019
If you’ve stayed tuned into the end of the series, thank you! We hope we’ve covered everything you need to know about the upcoming changes to Conduit. While some aspects of Conduit will ride off into the sunset, those that remain will continue to strengthen and support all the innovative work being done in the Northwest.
New Report: Energy Efficiency's Role in Meeting Climate Goals
Posted by Veronica Marzilli | 9/18/2019
New research shows that energy efficiency can slash US energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050, and get the U.S. halfway toward its climate goals. ACEEE's new report examines 11 opportunities and related policies.
ThermoLift Natural Gas Heat Pump Combi Field Trial
Posted by Eric Olson | 9/16/2019
NEEA seeks to assist ThermoLift in advancing the maturity of their Vuilleumier-style, 75,000 BTU/hr. thermal compression heat pump (TCHP) to Technology Readiness Level 8 (TRL-8) by validating system performance, reliability, and field application questions.
The BPA Distributed Energy Resources 2018 Benchmarking Report is now available
Posted by Jessica Singh | 9/11/2019
The Distributed Energy Resources (DER) team at BPA has just completed a year of benchmarking with multiple utilities across the country. We learned about the types of DER being used by public utilities, and how they are designing, implementing and developing strategies. The 2018 Benchmarking Report provides summaries of what we learned during these discussions. Click here for the pdf.
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 Becca Yates Registration questions: Contact Maggie Bagan
Conduit ED: Site Updates Series
This community will be the place for everything related to the Conduit ED series on the Upcoming Conduit Changes - 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.
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.
Pumping System Optimization
10/03/2019 8:00AM - 4:30PM| Tacoma WA
Did you know that the average pumping system efficiency is 40% or less? When pumping systems are not optimized for best efficiency, they will drain your company’s profitably with higher energy and maintenance costs, shorter mean time between repairs, more CO2 emissions and a less reliable system overall. The typical medium-sized plant spends over $1.4 million a year on energy to run their pumping systems. Better system design and optimized pumping systems may result in savings that will average $350K per year on energy alone. For irrigation users, the class can show how to lower head pressures without throttle valves and explore ways to modify pumps by trimming the impeller. The course will address how variable speed drives can save additional power by slowing down the pump speed, which will save energy and reduce cost in the process. With the system running more efficiently, maintenance and operating costs will go down and the mean time between repairs will improve. This course is coordinated by the NEEA Industrial Training project and is co-sponsored by Tacoma Power, BPA, City of McCleary, City of Port Angeles, Clallam County PUD, Cowlitz County PUD, Grays Harbor County PUD, Jefferson County PUD, Lewis County PUD, Mason County PUD No. 3, Northwest Power and Conservation Council, Pacific County PUD No. 2, Puget Sound Energy, Seattle City Light, Snohomish County PUD, Tanner Electric and Washington State University Energy Extension Program.LocationBoys and Girls Club3875 S 66th StTacoma, WA 98409Intended AudienceEngineer, Facility, Non-Engineering Staff, Trade AlliesContactFrancine Chinitz, industrial-training@industrial.neea.org, 888-720-6823Fee$139LinksRegistration LinkDocumentsBrochure
Natural Gas Advisory Committee Meeting
10/07/2019 9:00AM - 5:00PM| Portland OR
Location421 SW 6th Ave. #600Portland, OR 97204Intended AudienceCommittee MembersContactAdvisoryCommittees@neea.org
Ryan Miles
Bonneville Power Administration
Joined 9/16/2019
elissa glassman
Northern Lights Inc
Joined 9/12/2019
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