Energy Equity and Justice is a Focus of Developing the 2021 Power Plan
- May 10, 2021
- John Harrison
Stakeholders asked the Council to consider aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the new plan.
Tag – Energy-efficiency
Council Supports Revisions to Improve Adoption of Efficiency Standards for Consumer Products
- May 10, 2021
- John Harrison
The federal Department of Energy is proposing changes that should speed the review and approval of proposed new standards.
2018 Energy Efficiency Improvements Keep Region On Track Toward Regional Power Plan Goals
- September 20, 2019
- John Harrison
Savings reported for 2018 are equal to the power demand of 164,000 Northwest homes; lighting improvements were a big contributor
The New Normal for Electricity Markets Conjures Bad Memories; Forewarned, Will We Be Better Prepared?
- May 17, 2019
- John Harrison
Act now to be ready for summer and winter demand peaks in light of coal plant retirements and state polices limiting carbon emissions, experts advise.
Register Now for Efficiency Exchange 2019
- February 13, 2019
The conference is the premier networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals in the Northwest.
Council Approves Release of Final Methodology for Estimating Energy Efficiency Savings in the Northwest White Paper
- November 26, 2018
The white paper explains how energy efficiency savings estimates are developed by the Council and the Regional Technical Forum.
Region Exceeds Two-Year Benchmark for Energy Efficiency
- August 15, 2018
- Jennifer Light
In 2016 and 2017, the region achieved 404 average megawatts of electric energy efficiency savings, exceeding the first two-year efficiency target in the Council’s Seventh Northwest Power Plan (2016).
Energy Efficiency Potential for Northwest Cannabis Growers
- June 05, 2018
- Carol Winkel
As more cannabis is grown outdoors, less energy is used. Using more energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and better-designed facilities will increase energy savings.
Moving Energy Efficiency Forward in the Northwest:
- April 13, 2018
- Garrett Herndon
After months of planning and an exhaustive review of hundreds of session topic submissions, the stage is now set for the region’s premier energy efficiency conference, Efficiency Exchange 2018.
Expanding Energy Efficiency Programs to Hard-to-Reach Markets
- April 12, 2018
- Carol Winkel
Utility programs targeting underserved populations generally performing well
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