6th Plan Data Analysis and 7th Plan Preparation -
Join us on June 13, 2013, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. The Northwest Power and Conservation Council oversees the development of the Northwest Power Plan. Given the importance to the region, BPA is committed to supporting this work and is collecting data to support the planning process. BPA will work with the Council and the Conservation Resources Advisory Committee (CRAC) to articulate data needs, identify data sources and facilitate data collection. Through this effort BPA will to provide the Council, utilities and the CRAC with technical data to support the discussion of various topics at the CRAC meetings. Please attend this brown bag to learn about the scope of this project and how you can participate... More

Behavior Based Energy Efficiency Group Call- Lessons Learned from Fort Collins Utilities -
John Phelan will reprise a presentation from the 2012 Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) annual workshop. Fort Collins Utilities is pursuing behavioral programs for residential, commercial and institutional customers. The presentation will discuss the issues and challenges these programs present for utility efficiency portfolios. Please join us on June 19, 2013, 1:00pm – 2:00pm PST... More

E3T: Emerging Technologies Showcase - Residential Window Treatments -
Please join the Washington State University Energy Program on Wednesday, June 19th at 12:00 pm (Pacific Time) for a webinar on Residential Window Treatments, as part of the "Emerging Technologies Showcase" series... More

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This presentation describes window treatments such as window films, cellular shades, window panels, and storm windows, their insulating properties, benefits and drawbacks, and potential energy savings in the Pacific Northwest. Discussion also highlights current research and what to look for in the future. A question and answer session follows the presentation.

BPA Collecting Input on New Program Development Priorities -
Join us on June 24th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. BPA will host a webinar on the ongoing project to explore new program opportunities. This webinar will provide an update on the BPA utility brainstorming session that was held May 13th, literature review and interview findings, as well as a preview of the questionnaire that BPA will send to customers after the webinar. This questionnaire will give utilities an opportunity to share your program priorities, and provide direction about the future role BPA should play in commercial and residential programs... More

Multifamily Prime Window and Patio Door Replacement information added to the Implementation Manual -
In the April 1, 2013 version of the Implementation Manual BPA mistakenly omitted information specifying the documentation requirements and reimbursement for multifamily Prime Window and Patio Door Replacement. BPA has corrected this error. Details can be found on pages 84 and 85 of the revised Implementation Manual.

End of Rate Period EnergySmart Grocer Budget Allocations -
With the end of the rate period approaching, PECI, the implementer of the EnergySmart Grocer (ESG) program, is focused on communicating with enrolled utilities to rightsize their EEI allocations to ESG. Beginning June 15th, PECI will provide notifications to participating utilities with the updated projections for EEI and self funding budget assignments and rebate expenditures. This communication will include the following: budget assigned to ESG, budget spent to-date, EEI funds reserved for pipeline projects, a list of those pending projects, and balance of the EEI unspent and unreserved... More

Enhancements to the Bilateral Transfer Request and Attestation form -
BPA has recently revised the Bilateral Transfer Request and Attestation form to offer an option to customers returning EEI funds across adjacent rate periods. Upon agreement by the Source Utility and the Recipient Utility, BPA will accept, hold and process bilateral transfer requests on a future effective date, granted that effective date is no more than two years from the initial date of request. The revised form is available in the documents library. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your Energy Efficiency Representative.

Energy Smart Grocer and Energy Smart Industrial Contract Extension -
BPA plans to extend its contracts for the Energy Smart Industrial and Energy Smart Grocer programs through FY2014-2015. Extending the contracts will provide stability to these two successful utility programs and minimize program changes for utilities in 2014-2015. The Energy Smart Industrial Energy Management components are still in pilot status and a continuation of the contract provides continuity of service to utilities and the opportunity to complete the pilots. A recent market opportunity assessment of the grocery refrigeration market targeted by EnergySmart Grocer demonstrated that there is ample savings opportunity remaining in the grocery market. The survey associated with that research also showed that there is a high level of satisfaction with the program and an interest in continuing to offer it to customers. BPA will continue to provide updates and additional information on the programs through the Implementation Manual.

Efficiency Exchange Virtual Sessions Now Available on Conduit -
Did you miss the Efficiency Exchange conference? Not to worry – 13 of the sessions were recorded and are now available to view on Conduit! Sharpen your knowledge and stay up-to-date with the regional conversation by clicking on any of the virtual sessions... More