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10 ways to up the ante on EE investment
Posted by Veronica Marzilli | 8/15/2017
No more than one-fourth of households and businesses, on average, adopt efficiency measures according to ACEEE's latest survey. If this number seems surprisingly small to you, we agree. These upgrades save money, improve health, and increase productivity, so why aren't investment levels much higher?
Saving Energy Using Electronically Commutated Motors (ECM) to Run Indoor and Outdoor HVAC Blower Fans
Posted by Joel Arken | 8/10/2017
End Use Load Research Steering Committee
Purpose The purpose of the End Use Load Research Steering Committee (Committee) is to provide oversight and management of the End Use Load Research Project (EULRP) on behalf of EULRP funders. The Committee will manage planning and implementation of the EULRP. Responsibilities Appoint members to the Working Group, and approve the Working Group charter. Review and approve the EULRP workplan and budget on an annual basis. Oversee and approve the planning and implementation of the EULRP. Assist management in determining financial, staff, and contractor resources that are necessary and sufficient for the implementation of the EULRP. Review and approve distribution of the EULRP confidential information to third parties. Inform EULRP funders and Board on the activities and decisions of the Committee. Committee Membership Each direct funder of the EULRP may appoint a member to the Committee. The Committee may also appoint additional member(s), such as Northwest Power & Conservation Council staff with full consent of the funders.
End Use Load Research Working Group
Purpose: The purpose of the Northwest End Use Load Research Working Group (Working Group) is to provide focused Funder and stakeholder input and guidance to the successful design and coordination of Northwest end use load research. The Working Group will advise and make recommendations to the Steering Committee on technical and policy issues related to Northwest end use load research. Working Group Objectives: Identify and reach agreement on details for the research, consistent with the prospectus and/or subject to the approval of the Steering Committee. Develop, finalize, and release Requests for Proposals as needed Evaluate the proposals and make a recommendation to the Steering Committee for awarding the contract(s) Finalization of the contract and methodological details Oversight of and adjustments to the study as needed to maintain or improve its value
Efficiency Exchange
Efficiency Exchange 2018 will be held at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center in Tacoma, WA on May 15-16, 2018. Efficiency Exchange is the premier networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals from across the Pacific Northwest. Attendees from public and private electric 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
Research Into Action is hiring!
Posted by Sara Titus | 8/14/2017
Cost Effectiveness Advisory Commitee Meeting
8/23/2017 10:00AM - 3:00PM| Portland OR
Location421 SW 6th Ave Suite 600Portland , OR 97204Intended AudienceCommittee MembersContactTamara Anderson, tanderson@neea.org, 503-688-5414DocumentsCEAC Agenda Q3 2017
NEEA Board of Directors Strategic Planning Workshop
8/25/2017 9:30AM - 3:30PM| Seattle WA
LocationSEATAC Airport Conference Center - located inside the SEATAC AirportBeijing Conference RoomSeattle, WA 98158ContactJane Waian, jwaian@neea.org, 503-688-5433
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