Announcements
Natural 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…
TV 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.
Energy Efficiency Financing Act Details
A more detailed explanation of what SB 6656/HB 2853 actually does.
Individual Membership Thank You
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Policy Archives
Older policy documents from previous versions of the website.
The 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.
Light 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.
Bright 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.
Clean 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.
Articles and Op-Eds
On this page we will collect all of the media exposure relating to I-937 and ESSB 5840.
Press Release: Efficiency First Passes
The Washington State Legislature last night approved a bill to dramatically improve energy efficiency in buildings throughout the state. Now headed for Gov. Chris Gregoire’s desk, SB 5854 would gradually raise standards for new building construction, while improving energy efficiency in existing public buildings through insulation, better windows and improved heating and cooling systems. [PDF]
NPCC 6th Northwest Power Plan Background
Every five years, the Northwest’s official power planning agency – the Northwest Power and Conservation Council — conducts a fresh assessment of the region’s long-term electricity needs and issues a blueprint for meeting them.