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Coalition honors clean energy leaders with Headwaters awards
Two clean energy pioneers have been honored for their efforts with NW Energy Coalition Headwaters awards. Coalition executive director Nancy Hirsh recently presented colorful plaques and vials of water drawn from the headwaters of the Columbia River – Columbia Lake in British Columbia, to Alan Zelenka and Mike Nelson.
Testify on WA energy building codes on Oct. 16th in Olympia!
Washington state’s Building Code Council is considering a package of energy code improvements crucial to achieving the state goal of a 70% reduction in annual energy use by 2031. Despite their negligible costs and broad climate, comfort and energy-saving benefits, the proposals will likely draw opposition from some in the building industry and elsewhere. That’s why clean and affordable energy advocates must proclaim their support for these reasonable and cost-effective measures.
Coalition's comments voice strong support for 2015 Washington State Energy Code Proposals
The NW Energy Coalition expressed strong support for the 2015 Washington State Energy Code Proposals in the comments submitted to the Washington State Building Code Council. “Because increased energy efficiency remains the cleanest and cheapest way to meet our state’s building energy needs, the NW Energy Coalition urges you and your colleagues to adopt the…
Coalition honors I-937 architect with Headwaters Award
Former Coalition senior policy associate Danielle Dixon (left) receives the Headwaters Award from Coalition executive director Nancy Hirsh. The Headwaters is awarded annually to a member the NWEC’s extended family to recognize exceptional leadership for the a clean and affordable energy future.
Electric utilities are meeting renewable energy targets at a lower cost
Costs for meeting the state’s renewable energy targets are going down for all three of Washington’s investor-owned electric companies. The companies told the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) they are on track to meet the state’s renewable energy requirements, and are reporting lower costs to meet those requirements.
The Tri-City Herald: Benton PUD’s solar panels producing savings for investors
The Benton Public Utility District showed off its Ely Community Solar Project to its customers Wednesday and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. An array of solar panels is lined up on the PUD property, visible from Highway 395 at the 10th Avenue intersection. The project has been operating since July 1, and those who invested will see savings on their next monthly electric bill.