NEEA's commitment to educating American consumers about energy efficiency is helping people across the country save money and protect the environment for future generations."
-Kathleen Hogan, Director of EPA's
 Climate Protection Partnerships Division
 
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DECEMBER 2009
The Road Ahead: Q&A With NEEA Board Chair Roger Woodworth
On October 15, 2009, Roger Woodworth was elected NEEA’s 2010 Board Chair. Woodworth, who has been serving as Vice Chair of NEEA’s Board for the past two years, is the Vice President for Sustainable Energy Solutions at Avista Utilities.

NEEA sat down with Woodworth to discuss the road ahead for NEEA, national and global energy policies and how NEEA and the region can leverage the opportunities that are ahead.
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NEEA Prepares for 2010 and Growth
As 2010 fast approaches, NEEA has already gotten a jumpstart on its 2010 operations plan, which was designed to ramp up NEEA operations to help NEEA and the region meet their aggressive 2010-2014 goals.
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Northwest Region Releases Northern Climate Heat Pump Water Heater Spec, Gearing Region Up for More Savings
NEEA, along with the region’s utilities as well as regional and national energy efficiency organizations, recently developed and released a “northern-tier” specification for heat pump water heaters to encourage manufacturers to create units better suited for cooler climates.
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McKinsey Presents Report at NEEA Event: Report Shows Energy Efficiency Offers Potential to Save Nation $1.2 Trillion; Collaboration "Key Ingredient"
McKinsey presented the findings of a newly released report at a NEEA event October 14 that showed energy efficiency as a vital, low-cost resource that can revitalize the nation’s economy, help the country meet its growing energy demands and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The report showed that if executed at a holistic level, energy efficiency efforts could yield energy savings up to $1.2 trillion dollars, while initial investment costs would only constitute $520 billion.
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NEEA Residential Initiative At-A-Glance

NEEA Encourages Portlanders to “Be an ENERGY STAR,” Gives Away Prius
NEEA, in partnership with Toyota and Umpqua Bank, gave away a new Toyota Prius on November 27 during Portland’s annual Pioneer Courthouse Square tree lighting ceremony.

Super Energy-Efficient TVs Prominently Displayed on Retail Floors This Holiday Season
NEEA and its partners have been working hard to help ensure the most energy-efficient televisions—those that are at least 30 percent more efficient than current ENERGY STAR specifications—are much easier to find and purchase this holiday shopping season.  

NEEA Holds CFL Webinar on Market Update, Next Steps
NEEA conducted a Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) Webinar on November 5, 2009 to provide an update to stakeholders regarding CFLs.

NEEA Makes Strides in NW Ductless Heat Pump Project
NEEA continues to make strides in its NW Ductless Heat Pump (DHP) Project. On September 30th, the NW Ductless Heat Pump Project held a one day workshop in Portland, Oregon.
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NEEA Industrial Initiative At-A-Glance

U.S. Department of Energy and NEEA Launch Demonstration Project to Chart Course for Industrial Plant Energy Management Certification and Standards
On October 28, the U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE) and NEEA launched a demonstration project in the Northwest that will help provide U.S. industrial facilities with a roadmap for achieving continuous improvement in energy efficiency while maintaining their economic competitiveness.
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NEEA Commercial Initiative At-A-Glance

Meeting the Challenge
In 2009, NEEA partnered with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle to pilot a 10-part education series entitled AIA+2030. The series is focused on how the commercial sector can increase energy efficiency to meet the 2030 Challenge, a roadmap developed by Architecture 2030 to help move commercial and residential buildings toward carbon neutral design.

NEEA Opens Nominations for 2010 BetterBricks Awards
NEEA is now accepting nominations for its 2010 Oregon/SW Washington and Puget Sound BetterBricks Awards as part of NEEA’s commitment to recognize the leaders in energy efficiency in the commercial market.
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NEEA At-A-Glance

NEEA Holds Annual Board Meeting
NEEA’s Board of Directors approved the organization’s 2010 Operations Plan and budget at its 2009 Annual Board Meeting in Portland. The Plan sets a detailed roadmap for NEEA over the next year that aligns with the goals and guiding principles laid out in the NEEA 2010-2014 Business Plan.

NEEA Launches New Events Calendar, Gives Homepage Facelift
NEEA launched a modified homepage this month that it will provide visitors easier access to NEEA news and information, breaking energy efficiency industry news as well as upcoming NEEA events. Along with the new refreshed homepage, NEEA has launched the beta version of a new regional events calendar as well as a new Our Work section that now reflects NEEA’s 2010-2014 goals and initiatives.
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