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ACEEE Issues Annual State EE Scorecard
Posted by Veronica Marzilli | 10/01/2019
ACEEE released its 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard this week. Massachusetts ranked #1 for the ninth year; followed by California; the most-improved state was Maryland. Scores are based on state-level progress and policy commitments to energy efficiency.
Have you submitted your EFX20 Session ideas yet?
Posted by Veronica Marzilli | 8/19/2019
t's that time again - we're planning Efficiency Exchange 2020, and we want to hear from you. EFX20 convenes May 12-13, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Energy efficiency professionals from diverse organizations are invited to submit topics for breakout sessions, as well as ideas for speakers, keynotes and topics for opening/closing sessions for the 2020 event.
Energy Trust invites public comment on draft 2020 budget
Posted by Hannah Cruz | 10/10/2019
Northwest Public Power Association’s 2019 Jim Brands Award winner
Posted by Stephanie Lane | 10/10/2019
Every year, the NWPPA honors Jim Brands and his 35-year career in the electric utility and energy efficiency industries by presenting the Jim Brands Award. The award recipient is selected by a Planning Committee and is chosen based on accomplishments through at least 10 years of energy efficiency experience, at least 20 years of service to the industry, and promotion of public power through efforts such as community service.
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
BetterBricks Video Series Features Best Practices and Innovations in Commercial Energy Efficiency
Posted by Josh Pelham | 10/10/2019
BetterBricks is launching a new series of videos to explore how to identify and tackle energy efficiency opportunities. The six videos feature industry experts discussing benchmarking, net zero buildings, building envelope and window upgrades, and innovations in HVAC and lighting systems.
Conduit ED: Site Updates Series
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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.
Top 2021 IECC Efficiency Proposals for Northwest Voters
10/15/2019 10:00AM - 11:00AM|
Learn about the top energy efficiency proposals under consideration in the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) update process — including those with the most potential to impact new buildings located in the Pacific Northwest climate. During this 60-minute session, experts from New Buildings Institute will highlight envelope, mechanical, electrical and renewable energy proposals in advance of the upcoming IECC hearings. Presenters will inform voters of factsheets and guides under development by NBI and our national partners to make electronic voting in November easy. You'll leave the webinar with a better sense of the technical aspects of the top proposals as well as their potential energy savings.
Best Lighting and Controls Retrofits
10/22/2019 7:30AM - 4:30PM| Great Falls MT
This course has been significantly updated since the spring of 2018 in Montana and Washington. Non-energy benefits can be necessary for retrofits, especially high performance fluorescent or existing LED, because energy savings and rebates are often no longer sufficient. Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance stated that 75% of the benefits of energy efficient projects can be non-energy benefits from lighting and other measures. Non-energy benefits include biophilia, circadian and the new non-circadian parts of Human Centric Lighting, advanced controls, certifications, going green and reduced maintenance. Selecting the best value LED lighting is crucial since they may last a decade or more. Understand TLEDs that operate with existing ballasts, direct line voltage and dedicated drivers. Learn why LED lightbars, fixture kits and new fixtures can often be a better choice. Now not only LED hibays are cost effective to replace MH and HPS ones, but often also T8 and T5HO ones. Several interior and exterior applications will be discussed. Since LED wattages are so low, it is important to know when controls are cost effective saving energy. Register and learn much more regarding retrofits and new construction. This course is coordinated by the NEEA Industrial Training program and is co-sponsored by Clark Public Utilities, Bonneville Power Administration, Cowlitz PUD, Columbia River PUD, Food Northwest, Lewis County PUD, Washington State University Energy Program.LocationHampton Inn 2301 14th St SWGreat Falls, MT 59404Intended AudienceEngineer, Facility, Non-Engineering Staff, Trade AlliesContactFrancine Chinitz, industrial-training@industrial.neea.org, 888-720-6823Fee$139LinksRegistration LinkDocumentsBrochure
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