Posts by Alicia Healey
Coalition Testimony on Energy Efficiency Financing Act in the House Tech, Energy & Comm. Cmte.
Video from the public hearing on the Energy Efficiency Financing Act (HB 2853) from the House Technology Energy & Communications Committee. %CODE1% . Transcript – NWEC HB 2853 Testimony 01-21-10 . From TVW – Washington State Public Affairs TV Network
Read MoreNatural Resources Defense Council letter in support of TV Standards
NRDC SB6489 Support Letter.doc Senator Phil Rockefeller, Chair Senate Environment, Water and Energy Committee 218 John A. Cherberg Building PO Box 40423 Olympia, WA 98504-0423 Dear Chairman Rockefeller, RE: SB 6489 – SUPPORT On behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council and its 1.3 million members and e-activists, I am writing to express our…
Read MoreTV Efficiency Standards
In November, California became the first state to adopt minimum efficiency standards for new televisions sold in California. The new rules require manufacturers to cut the power televisions use by one-third in two years and in half by 2013 by setting wattage ceilings. With TV manufacturers gearing up to meet the California standard, now is the time for Washington to adopt the same energy efficiency standards.
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency Financing Act Details
A more detailed explanation of what SB 6656/HB 2853 actually does.
Read MoreIndividual Membership Thank You
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Read MorePolicy Archives
Older policy documents from previous versions of the website.
Read MoreThe Power of Efficiency
Northwesterners can save enough electricity to power the region’s economic growth over the next decade, according to a new study from the NW Energy Coalition.
The study, The Power of Efficiency: Pacific Northwest Conservation Potential through 2020, also shows increased efficiency can cut new regional natural gas demand in half.
Read MoreLight in the River Reports
Light in the River’s reports, and the dialogue we hope they engender, will offer and explore solutions that jointly counter global warming; preserve healthy waters, fish, farms and communities; and advance initiatives to achieve both goals.
Read MoreBright Future
Bright Future shows that the Northwest has ample, affordable energy conservation and renewable energy resources to serve future power needs and fulfill our climate responsibilities while reviving our economy. For negligible costs compared to continued reliance on dirty power sources, we can cover future electric demands (including those for electric-powered vehicles), help salmon survive both climate change and the hydrosystem, shut down the highly polluting coal plants now serving the region and meet state and regional greenhouse gas reduction goals.
Read MoreClean Energy Initiative 937 FAQ
Check out this FAQ sheet to find out more about the Initiative does and what you can do to help protect it from special interests.
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