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NEEA Celebrates Excellence in Northwest Energy Efficiency

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards. These annual awards recognize the individuals, teams, programs, and organizations making a lasting impact on the region’s energy future. Nominations are open through Sept. 19.

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Multifamily New Construction Custom Project Eligibility Exception

As shared in the June 26, 2025 October 2025 Implementation Manual Changes Presentation, for a whole-building analysis, customers may either leverage BPA Energy Efficient New Multifamily Construction UES measures or develop and submit a custom project using their own resources, as described in Section 4 of the Implementation Manual (IM). BPA may develop energy savings estimates for custom projects that address a single-targeted end-use. BPA is also allowing the application of the 2.86 percent commercial new construction building incremental cost rule to multifamily buildings. These changes are effective now, and energy efficiency representatives (EERs) are available to answer questions.

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Fiscal Year 2025 Tentative End of Rate Period Deadlines

The tentative deadlines for end of rate period review and invoicing in the BPA Energy Efficiency Tracking System (BEETS) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 are available. These dates are subject to change and published on the Energy Efficiency Important Dates webpage.

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