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Welcome to the Con.WEB "history" section. Here you will find links to past Con.WEB issues as well as a subject index of specific articles (with some cross-referencing). This archive resource dates to the inaugural issue of Con.WEB in January 1996. Although Con.WEB's predecessor print publication Conservation Monitor is not available on-line, we can help you track down CM issues and articles from 1992 through 1995. Call editor Mark Ohrenschall at (206) 285-4848, or send an e-mail to marko@newsdata.com, if you need help searching for information.

ADVOCACY

2002
'Protect Our Home' Earth Day Theme Encompasses Energy Efficiency, Renewables (March 20, 2002)


AGRICULTURE

1999
Scientific Irrigation Scheduling Grows on Northwest Farms (June 29, 1999)

1998
Idaho PUC Approves End of Idaho Power Irrigation DSM Program (Aug. 28, 1998)
Summer Daydreaming on Sustainable Energy (July 31, 1998)
Idaho Power 'Unilaterally' Ended Irrigation Conservation Program, Idaho PUC Finds (May 29, 1998)


AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT ECONOMY

2003
Northwest States Still among National Efficiency Leaders, Despite Big Spending Cuts in 1990s, ACEEE Study Finds (April 29, 2003)

2002
ACEEE Study Lauds Oregon for Energy Efficiency, Green Building Tax Incentives (July 18, 2002)


APPLIANCES

2001
SWEEP Demonstrates Significant Water, Energy Savings from Resource-Efficient Products (Sept. 28, 2001)

1999
Efficient Residential Appliances Could Help Solve Cities' Water Woes (Nov. 30, 1999)


APPLIED POWER

1998
New Mexico Solar Project, with Washington Connection, Less Bright (Dec. 22, 1998)
Washington Firm Anticipates Big Role in Big Solar-Power Plant (May 29, 1998)


ARCHITECTURE

2002
Energy Codes Influence Technologies, But Stop Short of Controlling Design, Studies Find (April 30, 2002)

1999
Architecture + Energy Program Promotes Fine, Environmentally Sound Design (Aug. 31, 1999)
Washington, Oregon Buildings Win Architecture + Energy Awards (July 30, 1999)


ASHLAND, CITY OF

2000
Ashland Solar Electric Project Combines Education, Green Power (Aug. 31, 2000)

1999
Ashland Solar Project Wins First BEF Renewable Energy Grant (July 30, 1999)

1997
Inquiring Minds Want to Know . . . Why Conservation? (Sept. 26, 1997)

1996
Ashland Agrees to Buy Locally Produced Solar and Wind Energy (Oct. 24, 1996)


ATMOSPHERE ALLIANCE

1999
Regional Opinions Generally Favorable on Alliance (July 30, 1999)
Atmosphere Alliance, Energy Outreach Center Join to Form Climate Solutions (June 29, 1999)

1998
Pacific Northwest Can Be Clean Energy Leader with Concerted Action, New Report Concludes (Sept. 29, 1998)


AVISTA LABS

2003
Avista Utilities Issues RFP for Energy from 50 MW of Wind Capacity (Aug. 28, 2003)

1998
WWP Subsidiary Develops New Fuel Cell Technology (Nov. 25, 1998)


AVISTA UTILITIES

2004
Avista Utilities Buys 10 aMW of Stateline Wind from PPM Energy (April 29, 2004)

2003
Avista Takes First Look at Wind as Potential Future Energy Resource (May 29, 2003)

2002
Avista Contracts for Two Energy-Saving Proposals from Resource Solicitation (May 31, 2002)

2001
Plunging Power Prices Cause Demise of Special Conservation Incentive Programs (Nov. 21, 2001)
Northwest Investor-Owned Utilities Exhibit Demand-Side Diversity (Oct. 23, 2001)
Northwest Investor-Owned Utilities Turn, Return to Energy-Saving Programs in Energy Crisis (March 29, 2001

2000
Avista Utilities Chooses Gas-Fired Plant, Three DSM Proposals from RFP (Dec. 21, 2000)
Avista Utilities Seeks 300 MW, Including Efficiency and Renewables (Aug. 31, 2000)


AWARDS

2004
Council's Tom Eckman Wins National Energy Efficiency Champion Award (Sept. 29, 2004)
2001
BPA Wins Energy Star National Award (April 30, 2001)
Portland Business Wins Energy Efficiency Award (April 30, 2001)
Alliance Wins National Energy Star Award for Consumer Education (March 29, 2001)

2000
Idaho Energy Efficiency Awards Presented at State Energy Conference (Dec. 21, 2000)
Portland Energy Official Curt Nichols Wins National Energy Manager Award (Nov. 30, 2000)
Seattle Honors 11 Organizations for Climate Wise Actions (Nov. 30, 2000)
Seattle Receives Conservation Eagle Award from Northwest Energy Coalition (Nov. 30, 2000)
Seattle Honors 27 Entities for Energy Conservation Achievements (Sept. 29, 2000)
Washington Gov. Locke Gives 11 Awards for Pollution Prevention by Businesses, Governments (Sept. 29, 2000)
PGE Honors Businesses, Public Agency, Colleges with Energy Efficiency Awards (June 27, 2000)
EWEB, Seattle, Dave Ryan Win NWEC Awards (June 27, 2000)

1999
Pacific Northwesterners Earn Federal Energy, Water Management Awards (Nov. 30, 1999)
Central Electric Wins Renewable Energy Award (May 28, 1999)
Three Montana Legislators Honored by Northwest Energy Coalition (May 28, 1999)
B.C. Hydro Honors 24 Entities with Power Smart Excellence Awards (March 30, 1999)
Portland General Electric, Ash Grove Cement Co. Win BEST Energy Efficiency Awards (April 30, 1999)
Seattle City Light's Conservation Web Site Wins National Award (Jan. 29, 1999)

1998
OMECA Wins League of Oregon Cities Award for Excellence For Conservation Work (Dec. 22, 1998)
Two Oregonians Receive National Energy Manager Awards (Dec. 22, 1998)
Federal Agencies, Employees Receive Energy Efficiency Awards (Sept. 29, 1998)
Five Oregon Buildings Honored for Integrating Fine Design and Energy Efficiency (July 31, 1998)
BEST Salutes Portland-Area Businesses for Energy, Resource Efficiency (May 29, 1998)
Portland General Electric Recognizes Energy-Efficient Customers (May 29, 1998)
BPA Honored by EPRI for Role in ASDMaster Software Program (May 29, 1998)
Three People Honored by Renewable Northwest Project for Role in Wyoming Wind Project (March 31, 1998)

1997
Alliance Wins 1997 Conservation Award from National Energy Resources Organization (July 25, 1997)
Award Program Highlights Integration of Architecture and Energy Efficiency (June 27, 1997)

1996
Puget Sound Energy, Environmental Curriculum Program Wins National Award from U.S. Department of Energy (Nov. 21, 1996)
City Life Project Wins National Award for Energy Efficiency from EEI (Sept. 27, 1996)
Three Northwest Companies Honored by Green Lights (August 1996)
Portland Commercial Building Wins Top Award in Regional Energy-Efficient Architectural Competition (July 1996)
Portland Art Museum, Zoo Win BEST Awards for Energy Efficiency (May 1996)
B.C. Hydro Presents 24 Power Smart Awards (March 1996)
Portland's BEST Program Wins Nationally, Awards Locally (March 1996)
Portlander Wins National Energy Management Award (January 1996)


BATDORF & BRONSON COFFEE ROASTERS

2001
Three Western Washington Businesses Commit to 100-Percent New Renewable Electricity (April 30, 2001)


B.C. HYDRO/POWER SMART

2003
BC Hydro Revitalizes Energy Efficiency to Meet 40 Percent of Load Growth in Coming Decade (Dec. 18, 2003)

1999
B.C. Hydro Honors 24 Entities with Power Smart Excellence Awards (March 30, 1999)

1997
Power Smart Participants Saving $104 Million, 260-plus Average Megawatts Each Year (Dec. 31, 1997)
New Holiday Inn at Vancouver Airport Designated as Power Smart Green Hotel (July 25, 1997)
Reduced Mortgages for Energy-Efficient Power Smart New Homes Now Offered by 16 Canadian Financial Institutions (April 25, 1997)
Power Smart Dissolves (March 28, 1997)
Westin Bayshore Qualifies as First Power Smart "Green Hotel" (Feb. 21, 1997)

1996
Vancouver Airport Expansion Project Saves 6.5 Million Kilowatt-Hours (Nov. 21, 1996)
Power Smart Reaches Crossroads After Six Years of Transforming Markets (June 1996)
B.C. Hydro Presents 24 Power Smart Awards (March 1996)


BENTON PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT

2004
Potential Ground Vibration Impacts Scuttle Proposed Washington Mega-Wind Farm (Feb. 27, 2004)

2002
Washington Small Hydro Project No Longer Produces Green Power (Dec. 20, 2002)

1999
Benton PUD Offers Green Power to Retail Customers (Dec. 21, 1999)


BFGOODRICH AEROSPACE

2001
BFGoodrich Facility to Save $450,000 in Annual Energy Bills through Partnership Project (Oct. 23, 2001)


BLACKFEET INDIAN RESERVATION

2002
High Costs Lead BPA to Withdraw from Proposed Montana Wind Project (April 30, 2002)


BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION

2004
Puget Sound Green Power Marketing Campaign Contributes to Big Increase in Utility Program Participation (Nov. 30, 2004)
2001
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Offers Green Tags for Individuals (Aug. 30, 2001)
Two Solar-Electric Projects Win BEF Grant Funding (April 30, 2001)
Three Western Washington Businesses Commit to 100-Percent New Renewable Electricity (April 30, 2001)
Abandoned Nuclear Plant Site Will Host Northwest's Largest Solar-Electric Power Plant (April 30, 2001)

2000
CH2M HILL Supports Wind Power Through BEF Purchase (Sept. 29, 2000)
Ashland Solar Electric Project Combines Education, Green Power (Aug. 31, 2000)
Three Solar Projects Awarded Funding from Bonneville Environmental Foundation (May 30, 2000)

1999
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Solicits Renewable Energy Ideas (Oct. 28, 1999)
Ashland Solar Project Wins First BEF Renewable Energy Grant (July 30, 1999)
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Notches Third Green Power Sale (April 30, 1999)
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Reaps Second Green-Power Sale (Jan. 29, 1999)

1998
Duncan Named Executive Director of Bonneville Environmental Foundation (Oct. 30, 1998)
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Launched (June 25, 1998)


BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION

2004
News Bytes: BPA Wins National Conservation Award; Biggest Northwest Solar PV System Installed (Dec. 22, 2004)
BPA Planned Geothermal Power Purchase Muddled by Contractual Dispute (Dec. 22, 2004)
Optimized Electricity System Explored in Regional Conference (Nov. 30, 2004)
Outlines Emerge for BPA Post-2006 Conservation, Including Targets, Policy Guidelines, but Many Key Details Remain Vague (Oct. 29, 2004)
Advisory Group Will Help Craft BPA Post-2006 Conservation Initiatives (Sept. 29, 2004)
BPA Proposes Continuing, But Potentially Different, Post-2006 Role in Conservation, Renewables (July 29, 2004)
Public Commenters Seek Guarantees, Details on BPA's Post-2006 Conservation, Renewables Plans (Aug. 31, 2004)
News Bytes: BPA Reports 57.1 aMW of Conservation in FY 2003 (June 30, 2004)
Some Conservation Programs Thrive, Others Don't, All Can Teach Lessons (May 28, 2004)
Demand-Response Pilot Bodes Well for BPA's Non-Wires Transmission Alternatives (May 28, 2004)
Eastern Washington Air Force Base Commits to 100-Percent Renewables, Largest Regional Green Power Purchase (April 29, 2004)
Bonneville's C&RD Program Tallies 37 aMW Of Savings, 122 aMW of Renewables, Revived Utility Conservation Infrastructure (April 29, 2004)
California Geothermal Prospect Wins Legal Challenge, But BPA Power Purchase Still Uncertain (March 31, 2004)
New BPA Integration Services Mix Wind and Water (Jan. 30, 2004)

2003
BPA Geothermal Power Prospect Faces Deadline for Proving Commercial Resource (Nov. 26, 2003)
News Bytes: Alcoa Funds Solar, BPA Residential Loan Program Grows, Energy Trust Launches Solar/Natural Gas Programs, and More (Aug. 28, 2003)
Discussion Temporarily Silenced on BPA's Future Conservation/Renewables Role (April 29, 2003)
BPA Initiates Third-Party Loan Program for Residential Energy-Saving Measures (Jan. 30, 2003)

2002
Here Comes The Sun: A Special Section on Solar Energy (Dec. 20, 2002) Impact of BPA Conservation/Renewables Budget Cuts Yet Unclear (Dec. 20, 2002)
BPA Trims Conservation, Renewables Budgets as Part of Cost-Cutting Moves (Nov. 26, 2002)
New Lighting, Heating Systems Reap Big Energy Savings for Air Force Base (Aug. 29, 2002)
Energy-Saving Software Garners BPA C&RD Endorsement (Aug. 29, 2002)
BPA Exempts Wind Power from Energy Imbalance Charge (Aug. 29, 2002)
BPA Agrees to Buy Power from 24-MW Oregon Wind Project (June 28, 2002)
Stateline Could Expand to 500 MW; BPA Wind Solicitation Slows (June 28, 2002)
BPA Conservation, Renewables Part of Regional Dialogue for Post-2006 Federal Power (May 31, 2002)
BPA Set to Exceed FY 2002 ConAug Target of 60 aMW Under Contract (May 31, 2002)
BPA Plans Pilot Studies on Transmission Alternatives, Including Distributed Generation, Conservation (April 30, 2002)
High Costs Lead BPA to Withdraw from Proposed Montana Wind Project (April 30, 2002)
Seattle, BPA Agree on Two-Year, $26 Million, 18 aMW ConAug Deal (April 30, 2002)
BPA Microturbine Demonstration Takes Off in Willamette Valley (Feb. 27, 2002)
News Bytes: PacifiCorp, PGE, Tacoma, Seattle Conservation; Businesses; Holiday Lights; People; Awards; and More (Jan. 31, 2002)
Save a Watt Regional Marketing Campaign Delivers Conservation Messages (Jan. 31, 2002)

2001
New BPA Energy Efficiency Vice President Seeks End to Conservation Roller Coaster (Nov. 21, 2001)
BPA Records Nearly 32 aMW of ConAug Savings at 1.8 Cents/KWh Average Cost (Nov. 21, 2001)
BPA, SeaWest Announce Power Purchase Pact For Oregon's Condon Wind Energy Project (Nov. 21, 2001)
BPA Leader Seeks Regional Forum for Sustained Conservation Strategy (Sept. 28, 2001)
BPA Selects Seven Wind Proposals for Potential Power Purchases (June 28, 2001
Utilities Show Widespread Interest in BPA Conservation Initiatives (June 28, 2001)
BPA Plans Power Purchases from Planned Washington, Montana Wind-Energy Projects (May 30, 2001)
BPA Wins Energy Star National Award (April 30, 2001)
Abandoned Nuclear Plant Site Will Host Northwest's Largest Solar-Electric Power Plant (April 30, 2001)
BPA Wind Power Solicitation Brings in 2,600-Plus MW of Proposed Capacity (April 30, 2001)
BPA, Utilities, Alliance Embark on Compact Fluorescent Coupon Campaign (April 30, 2001)
Fifteen Schools Will Light Up from Sun in Regional Solar-Electric Project (March 29, 2001)
BPA Seeks 1,000 MW of Wind Power Output (Feb. 28, 2001)
BPA, Alliance, Council Offer Demand-Side Responses to Western Power Crunch (Feb. 16, 2001)
Geothermal Heat Pump System Improves Native-American Housing Facility Near Seattle (Jan. 30, 2001)

2000
BPA Agrees to Buy Geothermal Power from Planned California Project (Dec. 21, 2000)
BPA Helps Create Web-based Expo for Energy Efficiency Services (Nov. 30, 2000)
BPA's 1999 Energy-Savings Numbers Continue Downward Spiral, But Upswing Projected in Coming Years (Nov. 30, 2000)
Implementation Details Remain Outstanding for BPA's Conservation/Renewables Discount (Oct. 31, 2000)
BPA Will Solicit ConAug Proposals, But Utility Interest Level Questionable (Sept. 29, 2000)
Regional Technical Forum Nearly Completes Recommended List of Measures, Activities Eligible for BPA Conservation/Renewables Discount (July 25, 2000)
BPA's ConAug Structure Could Limit Utility Participation, Some Stakeholders Believe (July 25, 2000)
BPA's First Demonstration Fuel Cell Up and Running at Oregon Co-op (June 27, 2000)
BPA Conservation/Renewables Discount in Place; ConAug Continues to Take Shape (June 27, 2000)
BPA Announces Two Solar Energy Initiatives (April 25, 2000)
BPA Conservation Augmentation Process Resembles 'Blank Slate' (March 28, 2000)
Council Recommends BPA Pursue Minimum 166 aMW of Conservation From 2002-2006 (March 28, 2000)
BPA's Terry Esvelt Sees Northwest Energy Efficiency Taking Many New Forms (March 28, 2000)
Council Hears Varied Opinions on BPA Conservation Acquisition 2002-2006 (Jan. 26, 2000)

1999
Council Staff Recommends BPA Acquire 150 aMW from 2002-2006 (Dec. 21, 1999)
Federal Appropriations Bill Restricts BPA's Energy Efficiency Activities Outside Northwest (Nov. 30, 1999)
BPA Plans Role for Conservation, Renewables in New Energy Supplies (Oct. 28, 1999) BPA Selects 10 Utility Entities to Test PEM Fuel Cells (Sept. 30, 1999)
BPA's NeXt House Showcases Residential Energy Efficiency (Aug. 31, 1999)
Appropriations Bill Jeopardizes BPA's Federal Energy Efficiency Work (Aug. 31, 1999)
BPA Officially Proposes Conservation/Renewables Rate Discount (Aug. 31, 1999)
BPA Announces $3.5 Million Fuel Cell Development Contract (May 28, 1999)
BPA Commits $6 Million-$8 Million for Low-Income Weatherization (May 28, 1999)
BPA Finds Public Support for Conservation, Renewables (May 28, 1999)
BPA Rate Discount Wrinkle Looks Like Blemish to Public Power Council (March 30, 1999)
BPA Reports 50-Percent Drop in Program Energy Savings (April 30, 1999)
BPA Settles on $30 Million Annual Public-Purposes Rate Discount (Jan. 29, 1999)

1998
BPA Considers Raising Rate Discount to Conditional $45 Million (Dec. 22, 1998)
BPA Rate Discount Comments Largely Supportive (Nov. 25, 1998)
BPA Mulls $30 Million Annual Cap on Rate Discount (Nov. 25, 1998)
Progress Reported on BPA Plan for Conservation/Renewables Rate Discount (Oct. 30, 1998)
Duncan Named Executive Director of Bonneville Environmental Foundation (Oct. 30, 1998)
BPA-TeCom Agreement Brings New Energy Efficiency Product to Market (Sept. 29, 1998)
BPA Proposes Wholesale Power Rate Discount for Conservation, Renewables Investments (Sept. 29, 1998)
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Launched (June 25, 1998)
New BPA Administrator Shares Public-Purposes Thoughts (June 25, 1998)
BPA Honored by EPRI for Role in ASDMaster Software Program (May 29, 1998)
BPA Arranges Refinancing Deal, Saves Federal Taxpayers $1 Million (April 28, 1998)
BPA Cost Review Panel Shrinks Recommended Conservation, Renewables Cutbacks (March 31, 1998)
BPA Cost Review Panel Scales Back Recommended Cuts in Bonneville Conservation/Renewables Budgets for 2002-2006 (March 11, 1998)
Conservation/Renewables Emerge as Major Issue for BPA Cost Review Panel (Feb. 26, 1998)
BPA Conservation Initiatives Continue to Record Substantial Energy Savings (Feb. 26, 1998)
BPA Creates Directory of Northwest Energy Efficiency Businesses (Jan. 28, 1998)
BPA Cost-Review Panel Targets Conservation, Renewables (Jan. 28, 1998)

1997
BPA Exceeds FY 1997 Conservation Target Halfway Through the Year (July 25, 1997)
Springfield Utility Board Accuses BPA of Excluding It from Termination Talks on Geothermal Project (June 27, 1997)
Environmental Trust to Market Environmentally Friendly BPA Resources (May 23, 1997)
Power Council Praises BPA's Energy-Efficiency Metamorphosis (May 23, 1997)
BPA's Marketplace Role Explored by Advisory Committee (April 25, 1997)
BPA Reports Surprisingly Big Energy Savings for Fiscal Year 1996 (March 28, 1997)
Federal Facilities Agree with BPA to Seek Energy Efficiencies (Feb. 21, 1997)
BPA, PNGC Have Duct Differences (Jan. 24, 1997)

1996
BPA Loses MAP Payment Conflict with Chelan PUD (Dec. 19, 1996)
PNGC Peeved at Bonneville Duct-Sealing Proposal (Nov. 21, 1996)
Regional Review OKs Limited BPA Energy Services Business (Nov. 21, 1996)
BPA's Energy Services Business Survives Congressional Scrutiny (Sept. 27, 1996)
BPA's Energy Services Business Gets Skeptical Review (July 1996)
CARES Succeeds, and Settles with BPA on Performance Bonus (May 1996)
BPA Earnestly Markets the Energy Service Charge (April 1996)
Low-Income Weatherization Programs Have a Future (April 1996)
BPA Drops Conservation 'Backstop' Provision in Power-Sales Contracts (March 1996)
BPA Takes Conservation Dispute with Chelan to Court (February 1996)
Salem Electric Plans 'Green Power' Purchase from BPA (February 1996)
BPA Discontinues Funding for Emerald PUD Conservation Power Plant (February 1996)


BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION COST REVIEW

1999
Prototype Fuel Cell Ready for Broader Regional Distribution (Feb. 26, 1999)

1998
BPA Cost Review Panel Shrinks Recommended Conservation, Renewables Cutbacks (March 31, 1998)
BPA Cost Review Panel Scales Back Recommended Cuts in Bonneville Conservation/Renewables Budgets for 2002-2006 (March 11, 1998)
Conservation/Renewables Emerge as Major Issue for BPA Cost Review Panel (Feb. 26, 1998)
BPA Cost-Review Panel Targets Conservation, Renewables (Jan. 28, 1998)


BRITISH COLUMBIA

2004
Huge Proposed Vancouver Island Wind Project Could Deliver Power to U.S. Pacific Northwest
2003
BC Hydro Revitalizes Energy Efficiency to Meet 40 Percent of Load Growth in Coming Decade (Dec. 18, 2003)


BUILDING COMMISSIONING

1999
Education Helps Expand Public-Sector Building Commissioning Standard (June 29, 1999)

1998
City of Seattle Adds Building Commissioning to Energy Code Requirements (Aug. 28, 1998)

1997
Building Commissioning: A Few Good Documented Information Sources (March 28, 1997)
Commissioning Offers Solutions to Building System Woes (March 28, 1997)


BUILDING DESIGN

2001
Group Design Exercise Illustrates Hard Choices in Creating Energy-Efficient Building (May 30, 2001)


BUILDING OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

2000
Building Operator Certification Program Expands in Region, Nation (Feb. 25, 2000)

1998
35 Washingtonians Earn Building Operator Certification from Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (July 31, 1998)
Building Operator Certification Program Meshes People and Technology for Efficiency (May 29, 1998)


CALIFORNIA

2002
News Bytes: California Credits Conservation in Averting Summer 2001 Blackouts (July 18, 2002)

2001
Conservation Best Way to Address Supply/Demand Imbalance, Says California Energy Official (Oct. 23, 2001)
Conservation, Efficiency Emerging Again as California Energy Priorities (Aug. 30, 2001)
California Gov. Davis Signs $850 Million Conservation/Renewables Bills (April 30, 2001)

2000
DSM The Best Way to Meet Peak Demand, Believes California Energy Commission Official (Dec. 21, 2000)
New Energy Security Law Holds Hidden Gems for California Energy Efficiency (Sept. 29, 2000)
California PUC Picks Efficiency Programs to Address Energy Shortages (Aug. 31, 2000)
California Demand-Side Leader Chuck Imbrecht Dies (Jan. 26, 2000)

1999
California's Big Three Electric Utilities Spend $222 Million on DSM in 1998, Save 69 aMW (May 28, 1999)
California Green Power Lessons Emerge After Year One of Competition (May 28, 1999)
California IOUs Retain Supervision of DSM Programs Through 2001 (March 30, 1999)

1998
California Restructuring Incorporates $1.6 Billion in Public-Purposes Funding (May 29, 1998)


CENTER FOR RESOURCEFUL BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

1999
Montana Resource Efficiency Organizations Merge (April 30, 1999)

1996
Timber-Tech House Combines Resource and Energy Efficiency (January 1996)


CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

1999
Central Electric Wins Renewable Energy Award (May 28, 1999)


CHELAN COUNTY PUD

2002
Here Comes The Sun: A Special Section on Solar Energy (Dec. 20, 2002)
1998
Chelan County PUD Transitions from Incentives to Services (June 25, 1998)

1996
BPA Loses MAP Payment Conflict with Chelan PUD (Dec. 19, 1996)
BPA Takes Conservation Dispute with Chelan to Court (February 1996)


CLALLUM COUNTY PUD

2003
Clallam County PUD Signs Landmark Wave Power Purchase (April 29, 2003)


CLARK PUBLIC UTILITIES

2001
SolWest Renewable Energy Fair, Clark Conservation, And More ... in News Bytes (Nov. 21, 2001)
Plunging Power Prices Cause Demise of Special Conservation Incentive Programs (Nov. 21, 2001)

1996
Weatherization Loans Find a Market in Clark County (March 1996)


CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

2003
Smart Energy, Including Efficiency, Could be Northwest Growth Sector, Study Says (Dec. 18, 2003)
Northwest Projects Explore Smart Energy Network (July 16, 2003)

2001
Northwest Clean Energy Industry Could Blossom with Favorable Public Policies, Study Says (Dec. 20, 2001)
Northwest Utilities, Governments, Businesses, Non-Profits Show Clean Energy Leadership, Report Says (Sept. 28, 2001)
Rural Communities Can Gain Big Economic Benefits from Wind Energy, New Report Touts (Jan. 30, 2001)

1999
Atmosphere Alliance, Energy Outreach Center Join to Form Climate Solutions (June 29, 1999)


CLIMATE WISE

2000
Seattle Honors 11 Organizations for Climate Wise Actions (Nov. 30, 2000)
Northwest Companies Join Climate Wise, Complete Action Plans in 1999 (Feb. 25, 2000)
Seattle Food Company Wins Climate Wise Recognition (Jan. 26, 2000)


COLUMBIA COLSTOR

1997
Washington Cold Storage Firm Commits to Conservation (Aug. 28, 1997)


COMMERCIAL

2004
Newer Northwest Commercial Buildings Use More Electricity, but They're Not Necessarily Energy Hogs (April 29, 2004)
Commercial Building Efficiency Opportunities Often Misunderstood, but Economics Can Work for Owners, Tenants, Says Consultant (Jan. 30, 2004)

2003
Energy Trust Launches Commercial/Industrial Retrofit Program with Trade Ally Collaboration (March 27, 2003)

2002
Alliance Board Earmarks $3.3 Million for Commercial Buildings Initiative (Nov. 26, 2002)
Alliance Expands Commercial Building Efficiency Efforts (Aug. 29, 2002)
Two Montana Hotels Earn Energy Star Label with New Comprehensive HVAC System (July 18, 2002)
Downtown Seattle Exhibit Showcases Office Design Ideas (June 28, 2002)
Idaho Adopts First Statewide Commercial Energy Code (March 30, 2002)
High-Efficiency Seattle Commercial Energy Code Takes Effect after Collaborative Process (Feb. 27, 2002)

2001
Group Design Exercise Illustrates Hard Choices in Creating Energy-Efficient Building (May 30, 2001)
Commercial Building Conservation Exhorted, Explored at Packed Seattle Summit (Feb. 16, 2001)

2000
Betterbricks.com Web Site Launches May 1 (May 30, 2000)
Public Information Campaign to Promote Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings (Feb. 25, 2000)

1999
Market Research Finds Productivity, Health, Comfort Could Sell Commercial Building Energy Efficiency (Nov. 30, 1999)
Conservation Measures Don't Ensure Energy Savings, PNNL Finds (Oct. 28, 1999)
Architecture + Energy Program Promotes Fine, Environmentally Sound Design (Aug. 31, 1999)
Washington, Oregon Buildings Win Architecture + Energy Awards (July 30, 1999)
IKEA Store Pursues Efficiency on Path to Sustainability (March 30, 1999)

1998
Five Oregon Buildings Honored for Integrating Fine Design and Energy Efficiency (July 31, 1998)
Building Operator Certification Program Meshes People and Technology for Efficiency (May 29, 1998)

1997
Conservation in Commercial Buildings Widespread, Increasingly Common, Federal Study Finds (Nov. 26, 1997)
Idaho Power Commercial Design Program Ends with IPUC Approval (June 27, 1997)
Award Program Highlights Integration of Architecture and Energy Efficiency (June 27, 1997)
Bond-Levy Failure Puts Planned Energy-Efficient High School in Limbo (April 25, 1997)
Idaho Power Plans to Drop Commercial Building Design Program (March 28, 1997)

1996
Energy Efficient Design Practiced for Planned High School (Oct. 24, 1996)
Portland Commercial Building Wins Top Award in Regional Energy-Efficient Architectural Competition (July 1996)


COMMUNITY CONSERVATION

1996
Seattle Neighborhood Project Saves Resources, Builds Relationships (Oct. 24, 1996)


CO-MOTION CYCLES

2002
Green Building Processes, Strategies Explored in Eugene Forum (July 18, 2002)


CONSERVATION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (CARES)

1999
CARES, Grays Harbor PUD Improve School Facilities Through Energy Services (June 29, 1999)

1998
CARES Wind-Energy Project Blowing Away (Oct. 30, 1998)
CARES Creates New Enterprise for Energy-Related Products, Services (July 31, 1998)

1997
CARES Evolves from System to Service Organization as New Leader Takes Over (Nov. 26, 1997)
CARES Launches Energy Services Enterprise (May 23, 1997)

1996
CARES Succeeds, and Settles with BPA on Performance Bonus (May 1996)


CONSERVATION IN DEMAND

2001
Plunging Power Prices Cause Demise of Special Conservation Incentive Programs (Nov. 21, 2001)
Regional Electric Loads Down 4,000 MW, Mainly from Curtailments, Report Says (Nov. 21, 2001)
BPA Leader Seeks Regional Forum for Sustained Conservation Strategy (Sept. 28, 2001)
Plug and Play, Public Mobilization Campaign Abandoned (Sept. 28, 2001)
Public-Power Utility Roundtable Highlights Expanding Conservation Efforts (July 20, 2001)
Compact Fluorescent Lamp Sales Booming; Efficiency Business Marketplace Less Robust (July 20, 2001)
Northwest Industries Paying Closer Attention to Conservation (June 28, 2001)
Utilities Show Widespread Interest in BPA Conservation Initiatives (June 28, 2001)
Ambitious 'Plug and Play' Conservation Proposals Circulating in Region (June 28, 2001)
Conservation Initiatives, Numbers, Potential and Youthful Ideas Spotlighted (May 30, 2001)
Load Management Increasingly Popular Strategy to Cut Demand, Especially Peak (April 30, 2001)
BPA, Utilities, Alliance Embark on Compact Fluorescent Coupon Campaign (April 30, 2001)
Northwest State Governments Pursue Energy Savings in Power Crunch (March 29, 2001)
Northwest Investor-Owned Utilities Turn, Return to Energy-Saving Programs in Energy Crisis (March 29, 2001
Conservation Efforts Help Reduce Northwest Electric Loads This Winter (March 29, 2001)
Large Public-Power Utilities Push Conservation in Energy Crunch (Feb. 28, 2001)
Commercial Building Conservation Exhorted, Explored at Packed Seattle Summit (Feb. 16, 2001)
Public-Power Utilities Think about Expanded Conservation Initiatives as Power Prices Rise (Feb. 16, 2001)
Energy Conservation Becomes Popular Response to Spiraling Power Costs (Feb. 16, 2001)
BPA, Alliance, Council Offer Demand-Side Responses to Western Power Crunch (Feb. 16, 2001)


CONSERVATION MONITOR

2002
Conservation Monitor/Con.WEB Marks 10-Year Anniversary (Jan. 31, 2002)


"CONSERVATION OR CRISIS: A NORTHWEST CHOICE"
SPECIAL CONFERENCE ISSUE, OCTOBER 2001

2001
Conservation Roller Coaster a Common Theme (Oct. 23, 2001)
Northwest Investor-Owned Utilities Exhibit Demand-Side Diversity (Oct. 23, 2001)
Conservation Stories Emerge from Northwest Public-Power Utilities (Oct. 23, 2001)
Expanding Markets for Energy-Efficient Products Takes Concerted, Collaborative Efforts (Oct. 23, 2001)
BFGoodrich Facility to Save $450,000 in Annual Energy Bills through Partnership Project (Oct. 23, 2001)
Conservation Matters, But Many Other Issues Face Food Processors, Irrigation Utilities (Oct. 23, 2001)
Conservation Best Way to Address Supply/Demand Imbalance, Says California Energy Official (Oct. 23, 2001)


CONVERSATIONS ON CONSERVATION

2000
Low-Income Energy Services Support Fluctuates, While Need Has Remained Steady and Now May be Rising, Believes Chuck Eberdt (July 25, 2000)
Eugene Residents, Electric Utility Embrace Conservation, EWEB Commissioner Dorothy Anderson Reports (June 27, 2000)
Restructured Electric Industry Still Needs Regulatory Oversight, Including Conservation, Montana's Bob Anderson Believes (May 30, 2000)
John Graham Believes Conservation Vital for Successful Utilities (April 25, 2000)
Architect Logan Cravens Sees Energy Conservation as Major Element of Green Building (April 25, 2000)
Market Transformation Still Being Invented--But May Not be Enough, Thinks Ken Eklund (April 25, 2000)
BPA's Terry Esvelt Sees Northwest Energy Efficiency Taking Many New Forms (March 28, 2000)
Consultant Dave Baylon Believes Strong Building Codes Make Big Difference for Energy Efficiency, Market Transformation (March 28, 2000)
Avista's Bruce Folsom Bullish on DSM Distribution Charge (Feb. 25, 2000)
HVAC Manufacturers Rep Dennis Heller Sees Promising Conservation Signs (Feb. 25, 2000)
Boise Cascade Undertakes Broad Array of Economic-Based Conservation Initiatives (Feb. 25, 2000)
NEEA's Margie Gardner Believes Markets Ascendant in Conservation World (Feb. 25, 2000)


Con.WEB

2003
Con.WEB Launches New Features, Plans Other Revisions (April 29, 2003)

2002
Conservation Monitor/Con.WEB Marks 10-Year Anniversary (Jan. 31, 2002)

1998
Con.WEB Creates New Format, Adds Information Resources (Oct. 30, 1998)
Alliance Winnows 45 Market Transformation Proposals, Renews Funding for Con.WEB (Aug. 28, 1998)


DISTRIBUTED ENERGY

2000
Distributed Energy Seen as Reliability Solution (Aug. 31, 2000)


DISTRIBUTED GENERATION

2002
The Resource Future Beckons: Is Anybody Paying Attention (June 28, 2002)
Energy Technology Showcase Conference/Exhibition Coming in October (March 20, 2002)
BPA Microturbine Demonstration Takes Off in Willamette Valley (Feb. 27, 2002)
Emerald PUD Demonstration Fuel Cell Powers Utility Warehouse during Outage (Feb. 27, 2002)

2001
The Real Energy Future is Decentralized, Writes Cyrus Noë (May 30, 2001)

2000
Distributed Energy Resources Moving from 'Vaporware to Hardware' (Feb. 25, 2000)

1999
'Distributed Resources, Renewables and the Environment' Conference Scheduled for Feb. 2, 2000 (Nov. 30, 1999)
Prospects Brightening for Northwest Conservation/Renewables (Sept. 30, 1999)


DUCTS

1999
Duct-Sealing Technology Tested in Washington Homes (Dec. 21, 1999)

1998
WWP Launches Duct Pilot Program in Cooperation with Alliance (April 28, 1998)
Oregon Enacts Income Tax Credits for Efficient Residential Appliances, Duct Systems (Jan. 28, 1998)

1997
Alliance Board Turns Down Duct-System Program, Approves Local Government Project (May 23, 1997)
BPA, PNGC Have Duct Differences (Jan. 24, 1997)
Leaky Ducts: A Problem and An Opportunity (Jan. 24, 1997)

1996
PNGC Peeved at Bonneville Duct-Sealing Proposal (Nov. 21, 1996)


EARTH DAY
2002
'Protect Our Home' Earth Day Theme Encompasses Energy Efficiency, Renewables (March 20, 2002)

2000
Earth Day 2000 Focuses on Clean Energy Around The Globe (March 28, 2000)

1999
Seattle-Based Earth Day Network Advocates Efficiency, Renewables (May 28, 1999)


EARTH POWER RESOURCES

1998
Water Power, Earth Power Agree on Geothermal Energy Purchase (April 28, 1998)
IPUC Settles Spat Between Water Power and Geothermal Developer (Jan. 28, 1998)


ECOTOPE

2002
Energy Codes Influence Technologies, But Stop Short of Controlling Design, Studies Find (April 30, 2002)


EDUCATION

2004
Oregon Community College Program Trains Energy Managers, Renewables Technicians (May 28, 2004)

2003
Energy Management Certification Program Offers Learning, Dollar Savings (June 26, 2003)


ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING/PUBLIC PURPOSES

2004
Energy Trust Focuses on Delivering Efficiency, Renewables in Oregon (Aug. 31, 2004)

2003
Montana's Public-Purposes Funding Extended through 2005 (May 29, 2003)

2002
Energy Trust Seeks 25 MW to 100 MW of New Oregon Wind Energy Capacity (July 18, 2002)
Energy Trust Board Approves Bio-Gas, Restaurant Efficiency Projects (June 28, 2002)
Energy Trust of Oregon Board Approves First Three Non-Utility Conservation Ventures (April 30, 2002)

2001
Most Oregon Public-Purposes Funding Appears Initially Headed for Utilities (Dec. 20, 2001)
Oregon Restructuring, Public-Purposes Funding Likely Postponed Until March 2002 (July 20, 2001)
Oregon Restructuring, Public-Purposes Funding Faces Potential Delay (May 30, 2001)
Eight-Member Board Appointed for Oregon Public-Purposes Agency (Feb. 28, 2001)

2000
Oregon PUC Endorses Creation of Non-Profit Public Purposes Administrator (Oct. 31, 2000)
Non-Profit Administrator Taking Shape for Oregon Public-Purposes Funding (Sept. 29, 2000)
Montana Power, Stakeholders Report Positive First Year for Public-Purposes Funding (May 30, 2000)
 Washington 3-Percent Public-Purposes Funding Bill Dies in Senate Committee (March 28, 2000)
OPUC Endorses Non-Profit Administrator for Oregon Public-Purposes Funding (Feb. 25, 2000)

1999
Flathead Electric Subsidiary Challenges Montana Public-Purposes Law (Aug. 31, 1999)
Oregon Restructures with Public-Purposes Funding (July 30, 1999)
California IOUs Retain Supervision of DSM Programs Through 2001 (March 30, 1999)
Public-Purposes Wave Still Offshore in Non-Montana Northwest (March 30, 1999)
Montana Governor Signs Public-Purposes-Related Bills (April 30, 1999)
Oregon Senate Passes Restructuring Bill With Public-Purposes Funding (April 30, 1999)
Electric Restructuring Proposals Surface in Oregon Legislature (Feb. 26, 1999)
Northwest Conservation/Renewables Resemble Patchwork Quilt (Feb. 26, 1999) Montana PSC Apportions Public-Purposes Funding (Feb. 26, 1999)
Montana Regulators Approve Collection of Public-Purposes Funds (Jan. 29, 1999)

1998
Idahoans Not Keen on Electric Industry Restructuring (Dec. 22, 1998)
Oregonians Debate Restructuring, Public-Purposes Proposals (Dec. 22, 1998)
Washington May Consider Electric Legislation, But Not Restructuring (Dec. 22, 1998)
Montana's Public-Purposes Collection In Question (Dec. 22, 1998)
Montanans Deny Deal Linking Restructuring Ballot Initiatives, Public-Purposes Funding (June 25, 1998)
California Restructuring Incorporates $1.6 Billion in Public-Purposes Funding (May 29, 1998)
Washington Electric Industry Won't Be Restructured in 1998 (Jan. 28, 1998)

1997
Washington Stakeholders Stake Positions on Public Purposes (Dec. 31, 1997)
Washington Restructuring--Including Public Purposes--Uncertain for 1998 (Dec. 31, 1997)
Council Report Explores Conservation/Renewables in Restructured Electric Industry (Sept. 26, 1997)
Oregon Legislature Adjourns Without Restructuring Electric Industry (July 25, 1997)
Montana Leads Northwest Restructuring Parade (June 27, 1997)
Montana Passes Restructuring Legislation with 2.4-Percent Funding for Conservation, Renewables, Low-Income Energy Services (May 6, 1997)

1996
Montana Embraces Energy Efficiency, Renewables in Restructuring Principles (June 1996)


ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE

1998
BPA Honored by EPRI for Role in ASDMaster Software Program (May 29, 1998)


EMERALD PUD

2003
Emerald PUD Solicits Wind Power (June 26, 2003)

2002
Emerald PUD Demonstration Fuel Cell Powers Utility Warehouse during Outage (Feb. 27, 2002)

2001
Conservation Stories Emerge from Northwest Public-Power Utilities (Oct. 23, 2001)

1997
Two Oregon Landfill-Gas Projects Receive Federal Funds (Oct. 31, 1997)

1996
BPA Discontinues Funding for Emerald PUD Conservation Power Plant (February 1996)


ENERGY CODES

2004
News Bytes: Proposed Seattle Energy Code Changes, Northwest Green Power Program Rankings, and More (March 31, 2004)

2003
Uniform Energy Codes Gaining Acceptance in Idaho (Dec. 18, 2003)
News Bytes: Washington Energy Code Change, Oregon's Biggest Grid-Tied PV System Installed, and More (Jan. 30, 2003)

2002
Energy Codes Influence Technologies, But Stop Short of Controlling Design, Studies Find (April 30, 2002)
Idaho Adopts First Statewide Commercial Energy Code (March 30, 2002)
High-Efficiency Seattle Commercial Energy Code Takes Effect after Collaborative Process (Feb. 27, 2002)

2001
Washington State Energy Code Revisions Promise Significant Energy Savings (Dec. 20, 2001)

1999
Alliance Awards State Agencies $350,000 for Energy Code Support Activities (Oct. 28, 1999)

1998
City of Seattle Adds Building Commissioning to Energy Code Requirements (Aug. 28, 1998)
Idaho's Proposed Commercial Energy Code Stops in Legislative Committee (March 31, 1998)
Skylight Efficiency Ratings Changed by Washington State Building Code Council (Jan. 28, 1998)

1997
1994 Washington Non-Residential Code Surpasses Energy-Saving Expectations (Nov. 26, 1997)
Washington Non-Residential Code Compliance Rises Slightly From 1990 to 1995 (Aug. 28, 1997)
Idaho Commercial Energy Code Proposal Misses 1997 Legislative Action (March 28, 1997)

1996
Energy Efficient Building Code Saves More Money Than Predicted, Benton County PUD Study Finds (July 1996)
Stakeholders Meet to Lay Groundwork for Idaho Commercial Energy Code (February 1996)


ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS

2004
Some Conservation Programs Thrive, Others Don't, All Can Teach Lessons (May 28, 2004)

2003
Best Efficiency Programs Share Common Traits, Abound in Northwest, ACEEE Reports (June 26, 2003)


ENERGY IDEAS CLEARINGHOUSE

1999
Technical Energy Information Available Through EIC Service (May 28, 1999)


ENERGY OUTREACH SOLUTIONS

1999
Atmosphere Alliance, Energy Outreach Center Join to Form Climate Solutions (June 29, 1999)


ENERGY NEWSDATA

2002
Energy Prospects: Making Sense of Energy Technologies (Oct. 29, 2002)
Energy NewsData Marks 20th Anniversary (May 31, 2002)
Energy Technology Showcase Conference/Exhibition Coming in October (March 20, 2002)


ENERGY NORTHWEST

2003
Cow-Fired Power Projects Mooo-ving Ahead in Northwest (Aug. 28, 2003)
Energy Northwest Expands Nine Canyon Wind Project, Pursues New Biomass Technology Venture (April 29, 2003)
NorthWestern Energy Issues Another Wind Power RFP (Jan. 30, 2003)

2002
Washington Small Hydro Project No Longer Produces Green Power (Dec. 20, 2002)
NorthWestern Energy Announces Wind RFP and Wind, Conservation Assessments (Nov. 26, 2002)
Energy Northwest Moves beyond Nuclear to Solar, Wind, Cow Power (June 28, 2002)
2001
Abandoned Nuclear Plant Site Will Host Northwest's Largest Solar-Electric Power Plant (April 30, 2001)

2000
Energy Northwest Investigates Wind-Energy Project Near Washington's Tri-Cities (March 28, 2000)


ENERGY SERVICES

2000
Energy Benchmarking Tool Coming from Puget Sound Utilities (Aug. 31, 2000)

1999
CARES, Grays Harbor PUD Improve School Facilities Through Energy Services (June 29, 1999)

1998
New Oregon Development Takes Innovative Approach to Energy (Oct. 30, 1998)
CARES Creates New Enterprise for Energy-Related Products, Services (July 31, 1998)
Energy Services Offerings Reportedly Help Clinch Smurfit Load for Illinova Energy Partners (Feb. 26, 1998)
Idaho Power Joins National Alliance for Retail Products, Services (Feb. 26, 1998)
Energy Services Offerings Reportedly Help Clinch Smurfit Load for Illinova Energy Partners (Feb. 26, 1998)

1997
Snohomish PUD's New Business Lines--Including Energy Services--Raise Concerns (Dec. 31, 1997)
CARES Launches Energy Services Enterprise (May 23, 1997) Water Power's Energy Solutions Changes Name, Signs Contract with U.S. Postal Service (April 25, 1997)

1996
PGE Subsidiary Scouts The West for Energy Services Customers (Dec. 19, 1996)
Future of Energy Services, Efficiency Explored at BPA Conference (Sept. 27, 1996)
Water Power Unveils 'Energy Solutions' Subsidiary for Retail Customers (May 1996)


ENERGY STAR

2002
Two Montana Hotels Earn Energy Star Label with New Comprehensive HVAC System (July 18, 2002)

1998
WashWise Program Ends Rebate, Changes Name, Focuses on Marketing (Sept. 29, 1998)


ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON

2004
Energy Trust Focuses on Delivering Efficiency, Renewables in Oregon (Aug. 31, 2004)

2003
Northwest's Biggest Solar-Electric System Powers Oregon Potato Chip Manufacturer (Nov. 26, 2003)
News Bytes: Alcoa Funds Solar, BPA Residential Loan Program Grows, Energy Trust Launches Solar/Natural Gas Programs, and More (Aug. 28, 2003)
New 41-MW-Capacity Oregon Wind Farm Represents a First for PacifiCorp, Energy Trust (July 16, 2003)
PacifiCorp, Energy Trust, Eurus Sign Agreement for Oregon Wind Project (June 26, 2003)
Energy Trust Reports Describe Examples of Successful Efficiency, Renewables Programs (May 29, 2003)
Energy Trust Launches Commercial/Industrial Retrofit Program with Trade Ally Collaboration (March 27, 2003)

2002
Oregon Gas-Saving Programs Substantially Expanding (Nov. 26, 2002)
Energy Trust of Oregon Adopts Strategic, Action Plans and $49 Million Annual Budget (Oct. 29, 2002)
Energy Trust Seeks 25 MW to 100 MW of New Oregon Wind Energy Capacity (July 18, 2002)
Energy Trust Board Approves Bio-Gas, Restaurant Efficiency Projects (June 28, 2002)
Energy Trust of Oregon Board Approves First Three Non-Utility Conservation Ventures (April 30, 2002)
New Public-Purposes Funding Agency Generates Attention in Oregon Conservation, Renewables Circles (March 30, 2002)
Energy Trust Faces Many Issues as It Embarks on Public-Purposes Mission (March 30, 2002)
Energy Trust Programs Mostly Utility Programs at First (March 30, 2002)
Oregon Trusts Energy Trust to Administer Most Public-Purposes Funding over Next Decade (March 30, 2002)

2001
Most Oregon Public-Purposes Funding Appears Initially Headed for Utilities (Dec. 20, 2001)
Executive Director Named for Energy Trust of Oregon (Nov. 21, 2001)


EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY

2002
Green Building Processes, Strategies Explored in Eugene Forum (July 18, 2002)


EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD (EWEB)

2002
EWEB, PacifiCorp Power Marketing Announce 25-MW, 25-Year Wind Deal (May 31, 2002)

2001
Expanding Markets for Energy-Efficient Products Takes Concerted, Collaborative Efforts (Oct. 23, 2001)
Large Public-Power Utilities Push Conservation in Energy Crunch (Feb. 28, 2001)

2000
EWEB, Seattle, Dave Ryan Win NWEC Awards (June 27, 2000)

1999
Green Power Finds a Market in Green Eugene (July 30, 1999)
Wyoming Wind Energy Project Begins Commercial Operation (April 30, 1999)

1998
EWEB Plans to Offer Wyoming Wind Power to Retail Customers (Sept. 29, 1998)
EWEB Offers Solar Services for Sale (Oct. 24, 1996)


EZCONSERVE

2002
Energy-Saving Software Garners BPA C&RD Endorsement (Aug. 29, 2002)


FAIRCHILD AIRFORCE BASE

2004
Eastern Washington Air Force Base Commits to 100-Percent Renewables, Largest Regional Green Power Purchase (April 29, 2004)

2002
New Lighting, Heating Systems Reap Big Energy Savings for Air Force Base (Aug. 29, 2002)


FEDERAL STANDARDS

1999
Commercial/Industrial Magnetic Ballasts Would Virtually Disappear Under Proposed Federal Standards (Nov. 30, 1999)


FINANCE

2003
BPA Initiates Third-Party Loan Program for Residential Energy-Saving Measures (Jan. 30, 2003)

2002
Oregon Public Schools Get Efficiency Funding Help from Nike through New Use of Old Tax Law (July 18, 2002)

2001
Energy-Efficient Mortgages Offered through Oregon Sustainability Solutions Alliance (Dec. 20, 2001)

1999
IPUC Approves Idaho Power Plan to Use 1998 Revenue-Sharing Funds for DSM (June 29, 1999)
PacifiCorp Files First DSM-Related Rate Adjustment (May 28, 1999)

1998
Washington Water Power Seeks Indefinite Extension for DSM Distribution Charge (Sept. 29, 1998)
NWEC Report Finds Major Utilities Falling Short of Regional Review's Recommended Public-Purposes Spending (July 31, 1998)
Idaho Power May Use Revenue Sharing Money to Offset Demand-Side Management Costs (May 29, 1998)
BPA Arranges Refinancing Deal, Saves Federal Taxpayers $1 Million (April 28, 1998)
Idaho Power's Plan to Accelerate DSM Cost Recovery Set for May 26 Hearing (March 31, 1998)
Oregon Enacts Income Tax Credits for Efficient Residential Appliances, Duct Systems (Jan. 28, 1998)

1997
Idaho Power Seeks Speedier Recovery of DSM Costs (Dec. 31, 1997)
Oregon Allows State Income Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Appliances (Aug. 28, 1997)
Reduced Mortgages for Energy-Efficient Power Smart New Homes Now Offered by 16 Canadian Financial Institutions (April 25, 1997)
Washington Water Power's DSM Surcharge Extended; 20 Percent Earmarked for NEEA (Jan. 24, 1997)

1996
PGE Sells Bonds to Reduce Conservation Costs (Oct. 24, 1996)
Puget Sound Utilities Trim Conservation Programs (Oct. 24, 1996)
Water Power's DSM Distribution Charge Earns Rave Reviews (Sept. 27, 1996)
OMECA Survey Finds Extensive Utility Financing Programs (August 1996)
Capital Available for Public-Sector Efficiency Projects (July 1996)
Portland Community Bank Gets $100,000 Deposit Earmarked for Financing Environmental Projects (June 1996)
Portland General Electric Proposes Conservation Bonds Sale a la Puget Power (June 1996)
BPA Earnestly Markets the Energy Service Charge (April 1996)


FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY

2002
Green Building Processes, Strategies Explored in Eugene Forum (July 18, 2002)


FPL ENERGY
2003
Stateline Wind Energy Center Gets Oregon Approval for 184-MW-Capacity Expansion (June 26, 2003)

2002
FPL Energy Seeks Oregon Approval to Expand Stateline Wind Farm to 484 MW Capacity (Dec. 20, 2002)
2001
PacifiCorp Agrees to Buy Output from 300-MW-Capacity Stateline Wind Project (Jan. 30, 2001)


FRIGIDAIRE

2001
Expanding Markets for Energy-Efficient Products Takes Concerted, Collaborative Efforts (Oct. 23, 2001)


FUEL CELLS

2002
Emerald PUD Demonstration Fuel Cell Powers Utility Warehouse during Outage (Feb. 27, 2002)

2000
BPA's First Demonstration Fuel Cell Up and Running at Oregon Co-op (June 27, 2000)

1999
BPA Selects 10 Utility Entities to Test PEM Fuel Cells (Sept. 30, 1999)
New Portland Fuel Cell Power Plant Dedicated (Aug. 31, 1999)
Avista Labs Chooses PEM Fuel Cell Manufacturing Partner (June 29, 1999)
IDACORP Technologies Buys Majority Interest in Oregon-Based Fuel-Cell Developer (May 28, 1999)
BPA Announces $3.5 Million Fuel Cell Development Contract (May 28, 1999)
Prototype Fuel Cell Ready for Broader Regional Distribution (Feb. 26, 1999)

1998
WWP Subsidiary Develops New Fuel Cell Technology (Nov. 25, 1998)
Fuel Cell Planned at Portland Wastewater Plant (April 28, 1998)


FUTURE@WORK

2002
Downtown Seattle Exhibit Showcases Office Design Ideas (June 28, 2002)


GLOBAL ENERGY CONCEPTS

2001
Three Western Washington Businesses Commit to 100-Percent New Renewable Electricity (April 30, 2001)


GLOBAL WARMING

2001
Energy Efficiency, Renewables Key Elements of Portland-Area Global Warming Mitigation Plan (May 30, 2001)


GOVERNMENT (FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL)

2004
Energy Savings Performance Contracting Returns for Federal Facilities (Dec. 22, 2004)
Wind PTC Extension Will Spur Development, Mostly for Well Advanced Projects (Oct. 29, 2004)
2002
Washington Governor Issues Environmental Sustainability Order for State Agencies (Oct. 29, 2002)

2000
Federal Agencies Have Reasons, Means to Support Green Power, Although Challenges Remain (Oct. 31, 2000)
New Federal Efficiency Standards Announced for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts (Sept. 29, 2000)

1999
Pacific Northwesterners Earn Federal Energy, Water Management Awards (Nov. 30, 1999)
Northwest Governments Don't Consistently Buy Energy Efficiently (Sept. 30, 1999)
DOE/PNNL Initiative Boosts Small Compact Fluorescent Lamps (Jan. 29, 1999)

1998
Washington Launching Local Government ESPC Program (Nov. 25, 1998)
Federal Agencies, Employees Receive Energy Efficiency Awards (Sept. 29, 1998)
Energy '98 Conference Fosters Federal Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy (Aug. 28, 1998)
Washington Promotes Efficiency Projects in Schools, Local Governments (March 31, 1998)

1997
Onsite Energy, State of Washington Reach Agreement on Energy-Efficiency Equipment, Services at State Facility (Aug. 28, 1997)
Streamlined Contracting Method Unveiled for Federal Efficiency Projects (May 23, 1997)
Hanford Awards Huge Energy-Saving Contract to Johnson Controls (April 25, 1997)
Federal Facilities Agree with BPA to Seek Energy Efficiencies (Feb. 21, 1997)


HOLADAY-PARKS

2001
BFGoodrich Facility to Save $450,000 in Annual Energy Bills through Partnership Project (Oct. 23, 2001)


GRANT COUNTY PUD

1998
Grant County PUD Provides $25,000 for Home Weatherization Improvements (May 29, 1998)
Efficient Fan-Control Device at Grant County Airport Earns $4,876 Incentive Payment from Grant County PUD (April 28, 1998)


GREEN BUILDING

2004
Outgoing Washington Governor Orders Green Building Standards and 10-Percent Energy Cut for Certain State Facilities (Nov. 30, 2004)
Special Report: Green Building Faces Heady Future, Continuing Challenges (July 29, 2004)
Idaho Energy Consultant Creates His Own Green Home (March 31, 2004)

2003
Marketing Vital to Expanding Green Building Beyond The Leading Edge, Paper Finds (Dec. 18, 2003)
Honda Portland-Area Plant Achieves Landmark LEED Gold by Building Green (Nov. 26, 2003)
U.S. Green Building Council Leader Christine Ervin Oversees Fast-Growing Organization (Aug. 28, 2003)
Portland Building Professionals Address Green Building Issues (July 16, 2003)
New Oregon High School Uses Daylighting, Natural Ventilation as Key Energy-Saving Strategies (May 29, 2003)
Environmental Learning Center Links Energy Features to Stewardship Mission (Feb. 27, 2003)

2002
Buyers, Builders Taking Interest in Green Homes (Oct. 29, 2002)
Farm Worker Housing Project Demonstrates Resource-Efficient, Durable Building Measures (Sept. 26, 2002)
Green Building Processes, Strategies Explored in Eugene Forum (July 18, 2002)
Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center in Portland a Potential Harbinger of Built Environment (May 31, 2002)

2001
Seattle Mulls Green Building Incentives, Requirements for Private-Sector Development (March 29, 2001)
Challenges, Opportunities Mark Three Northwest Green Building Projects (Jan. 30, 2001)
Green Building Provides Many Benefits, Can be Costly, Requires Collaboration (Jan. 30, 2001)
Portland Adopts Green Building Policy for City Facilities (Jan. 30, 2001)

2000
PGE Launches Non-Regulated Consulting Service for Green Building (Dec. 21, 2000)
New Suburban Seattle School Features Many Green Elements, Illustrates Green Building Challenges (Nov. 30, 2000)
Portland Study Finds Green Building Pays Big Over Time (Aug. 31, 2000)
Two Innovative Green Buildings in Portland Win 2000 BEST Awards for Energy Efficiency (May 30, 2000)
Seattle Adopts Sustainable Building Policy for City-Owned Buildings (March 28, 2000)
Portland Green Building Initiative Seeks Money (Jan. 26, 2000)

1999
Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate Program Begins in January in Seattle (Nov. 30, 1999)
New Seattle Government Office Building Goes Green Desp