Efficiency Works!
Event: BPA webinar/brainstorming session on how it can support utility weatherization programs after October 2015 (7/9/15)
As a result of the RTF’s recalibration of the SEEM modeling tool, weatherization measures both savings and payments will be significantly reduced on October 1st, 2015. Several customers have contacted BPA program staff to provide input and suggestions on how to manage through this change, but they would like to hear from more of their customers.
Event: BPA webinar on its new energy efficiency marketing portal (6/30/15)
BPA’s Energy Efficiency Marketing Portal will allow utility customers and their partners to customize efficiency marketing materials with their own logo, contact info, copy and imagery and download a print ready file for use in their own territories.
Job: Berkely Lab seeking Energy Efficiency Program Manger
This Energy Efficiency Program Manger interacts with research scientists, project team members, and external customers to achieve program success. The position requires general knowledge of program management principles and skills, such as program planning, budgeting, and scheduling and computer-based spreadsheet and report generation tools to perform the work. This person will manage, lead, develop and conduct energy efficiency research and technical assistance activities within the EMP Group, with guidance from the Energy Efficiency Team Leader.
Job: Oregon Department of Energy seeking Energy Technology & Policy Manager
The purpose of this position is to provide supervision and management to a team of professional experts that conduct technical and policy analysis of energy supply and demand and implement projects to encourage the growth of renewable energy, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved resiliency of the state’s energy system. The position provides leadership in the development and implementation of policy, strategic planning, long and short range plans, goals and objectives consistent with the agency’s mission.
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Bozeman Daily Chronicle guest column: Building on 10 years of renewable energy
Last month, Montana celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Jeff Fox of Renewable Northwest lauds the legislation as a success because major utilities have met the 15 percent renewable energy requirement, compliance has not increased costs to consumers and new renewable energy development has created more than 1,500 jobs in the state. Fox says, “We must stay focused on our opportunities and challenges in order to ensure that the next 10 years of renewable energy in Montana are an even bigger success.”
NW Council blog post – Northwest energy future: Efficient, low-cost, low carbon
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s recent blog post outlines the preliminary results of its 20-year scenario analysis modeling. The results indicate that investments in 3,800-4,500 aMW of energy efficiency are cost-effective over the next 20 years and will help the region meet new load growth; demand response will help meet winter peaking capacity requirements; and some new power generation may be needed to replace retiring coal plants.
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Coalition presents its two highest awards
In May, former NWEC executive director Sara Patton presented the Headwaters Award to Seattle’s Mary Smith. The award recognizes a member of NWEC’s extended family for outstanding achievements. The following day, current Coalition executive director Nancy Hirsh presented NWEC’s highest award, the Conservation Eagle, to the Coalition of Columbia Basin Tribes. The group, comprising 15 Northwest tribes, effectively advocated adding ecosystem function as a designated purpose of the Columbia River Treaty.
Idaho Power honors Nancy Hirsh
NW Energy Coalition executive director Nancy Hirsh was honored for her clean energy advocacy during the Coalition’s recent Clean and Affordable Energy Conference in Boise. Idaho Power customer relations and energy efficiency manager Theresa Drake thanked Hirsh for her 13 years of service on the utility’s Energy Efficiency Advisory Group and presented her with an etched glass award.
Energy experts flock to Boise for Coalition's spring conference
The NW Energy Coalition’s spring 2015 Clean and Affordable Energy Conference drew an impressive array of Northwest business, utility, regulatory, science and conservation experts and leaders to Boise, Idaho, on May 29-30. On Friday, more than 100 came to hear and participate in lively discussions of critical Northwest energy challenges. Aimée Christensen, who guided Google’s first climate and energy initiatives, started things off with a keynote address linking local and global climate action. Subsequent speakers referred to her remarks throughout the day.
E&E article: Is it cool to be 'green' at sports stadiums? Yes, but it goes beyond that
Stadiums across the country are going green. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it saves millions of dollars on energy and garbage bills. The biggest savings have been from energy efficiency improvements such as switching to LED lighting. Additional measures include water conservation and enhanced recycling and composting programs. Check out E&E’s series on the impact warming temperatures are having on sports.
Big thanks!
We greatly appreciate the outpouring of support for the NW Energy Coalition during yesterday’s Give Big event! We came very close to our $10,000 goal with 63 donors contributing $9,040. That does not include The Seattle Foundation’s partial match which has yet to be announced. If you didn’t have the chance to donate yesterday, you can still support our efforts at http://nwenergy.org/donate
NWEC comments on the Northern Tier Transmission Group 2014-2015 draft PPC study report
Click here for NWEC’s comments on the NTTG 2014-2015 draft PPC study report.