"Energy efficiency is far more than a series of products...it's a way of thinking and changing our behavior about energy business decisions we make."

-Pat Loupin, Boise Cascade, St. Helens Oregon
May 03, 2007
New DVD Sells Benefits of Green Building
Banner Bank Building is one of only a few LEED Platinum buildings in the world


April 02, 2007
Mastermind of the 2030 Challenge Kicks off the First Regional Green Building Conference in the Northwest
Ed Mazria makes his way to the hub of green building, the Pacific Northwest


March 14, 2007
EPA AND DOE Name Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Energy Star® 2007 Partner Of The Year
NEEA earns award for protecting the environment through energy efficiency


February 26, 2007
Northwest ENERGY STAR® Homes recognizes top performers


January 19, 2007
Local utilities and the Industrial Efficiency Alliance recognize Continuous Energy Improvement Champions making significant energy efficiency contributions throughout the Northwest


January 08, 2007
Boma Kicks Off The New Year With Office Energy Showdown
Challenge issued to businesses to calculate energy usage


November 20, 2006
80 PLUS® Program Pushes Market to Improve Computer Energy Efficiency
HP First Major PC Manufacturer to Support Program


November 07, 2006
BetterBricks Awards Honor Champions of High Performance Buildings
Winners from Three Northwest Cities Honored for Commitment to Energy Efficiency


October 27, 2006
Creating Financial Value Through Green Buildings
A December 6 event for business leaders


October 24, 2006
Mike Weedall named new chair of Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance


August 15, 2006
NEEA Board approves nearly $11.4 million for Northwest ENERGY STAR
Funding is for regional programs to improve efficiency of residential lighting, new homes


November 16, 2005
Local Builders Lead Energy Efficiency Trend With Energy Star® Qualified Homes
Two models are open in the Olympia area’s first all-ENERGY STAR development


November 10, 2005
Oregon Department of Energy analyst to lead Alliance Board, BPA vice president named chair-elect


November 03, 2005
Local Builders Lead Energy Efficiency Trend With Energy Star® Qualified Homes
Five local builders commit to building ENERGY STAR qualified homes


October 05, 2005
Local Builder, Utility Lead in Energy Efficiency Trend with ENERGY STAR® Qualified Homes
Trepanier Construction completes first ENERGY STAR certified home in Midstate Electric Cooperative territory


September 12, 2005
Local Builders Lead Energy Efficiency Trend With Energy Star® Qualified Homes
Thirteen local builders commit to building ENERGY STAR qualified homes


September 07, 2005
Puget Sound Schools Score an A+ for Energy Savings—
First in the Nation to Buy 80 PLUS Qualified Computers

Seattle-based Alden Associates now offering 80 PLUS to customers throughout the Northwest


August 01, 2005
Local Builder Leads In Energy Efficiency Trend With Energy Star® Qualified Homes
Cascade County’s first ENERGY STAR home complete in Great Falls


July 27, 2005
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance to invest $18.6 million for improving energy performance of commercial buildings


June 01, 2005
Local Builders Lead Nation In Energy Efficiency Trend With Energy Star® Qualified Homes


April 19, 2005
Industrial Efficiency Alliance Formed to Help Northwest Industries Develop More Efficient Energy-Management Practices
Group Names Nine Energy Efficiency Experts to Work with Industry, Suppliers, Utilities


March 23, 2005
Local Builders Lead Nation In Energy Efficiency Trend With Energy Star® Qualified Homes


February 22, 2005
Northwest energy industry to fund regional efficiency efforts for five more years


October 27, 2004
Idaho Power program manager to head Alliance Board, funding for Northwest weather stations approved


August 09, 2004
Alliance Board approves $14 million to fund regional energy efficiency initiatives


April 29, 2004
New Integrated Design Lab Opens In Boise


March 11, 2004
EPA and DOE recognize the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance with ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Energy Efficiency Award


November 04, 2003
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance To Study Whether Distribution Efficiency Yields Energy Savings


October 27, 2003
Winners Of The First Betterbricks Awards Announced


August 26, 2003
Alliance Board funds effort to promote ENERGY STAR


July 01, 2003
Soak Up the Savings Now!


June 06, 2003
EZConserve Changes Name to Verdiem and Hires New CEO


May 28, 2003
DMTF and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Announce Partnership


April 14, 2003
EPA names the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance ENERGY STAR 2003 Award Winner


April 07, 2003
School Systems Save Energy, Money with EZConserve Software


April 01, 2003
Vista House Restoration Campaign Gets an Energy Boost


March 07, 2003
Solar Grade Silicon LLC Announces Full Production


January 02, 2003
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Initiates Commercial Window Program


December 06, 2002
Habitat for Humanity Homeowners Get an Energy Boost for the Holidays


November 21, 2002
Portland’s Most Powerful Landmark Gets Energized


November 19, 2002
Washington State policy advisor named chair of Alliance Board, BetterBricks approved for funds in 2003


October 08, 2002
Oregon Homeowners Look To Save More Than Daylight Homeowners "fall back" on the ENERGY STAR® label to save money and energy this season


October 07, 2002
Homeowners Think About Saving Strategies In New Ways


August 20, 2002
Idaho's Past Meets the Future


August 06, 2002
BPA Endorses EZConserve’s Energy-Saving Software


May 01, 2002
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Launches Betterbricks To Build Better Buildings


April 29, 2002
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance and the University of Oregon Reveal Plans To Open A Betterbricks Daylighting Lab


April 18, 2002
Northwest leads national energy savings effort Oregon Homeowners On Forefront of


April 16, 2002
Sales of Efficient Lightbulbs a Bright Spot in 2001


April 02, 2002
Washington readies for new energy building code Typical homeowner could save 25 percent in annual energy costs


March 21, 2002
Idaho adopts international energy conservation code
Ten-year value to state is estimated at $635 million


March 20, 2002
EPA names the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance as Energy Star® 2002 Partner of the Year


January 09, 2002
Providence Health System manager brings business perspective to Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Board