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About Efficiency Exchange

Efficiency Exchange (EFX) is the premier networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals from across the Northwest. Over 500 regional and national attendees from public and private utilities, consulting and research firms, and government and non-profit organizations come together to learn and connect to help the region more effectively achieve its energy efficiency goals. 

Dates: May 18–10, 2027, with optional building tours and a no-host happy hour on Monday, May 17.

Location: Wenatchee Convention Center | 121 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801

Lodging: Discounted rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis. See below for details and booking information.

EFX is brought to you by NEEA, with support from the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.

We are now accepting proposals for speaker sessions at EFX27 in Wenatchee, WA. You are welcome to submit more than one topic for review. Submissions are due Friday, October 23, 2026.

Book Your Stay

Coast Hotel

201 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801 (0.2 miles with a connecting skybridge to the Convention Center)

$151/per night + free parking. Reserve at the link below or call (509) 662-1234, option 1: Mention Efficiency Exchange Conference Room Block. Deadline: April 20, 2027

Hilton Garden Inn

25 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee, WA 98801 (0.4 miles with a connecting skybridge to the Convention Center)

Starting at $209/per night + $10 parking. Reserve at the links below or call 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667): Mention Efficiency Exchange Conference Room Block. Deadline: April 16, 2027

Best Western Chieftain Inn

1017 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801 (0.9 miles from event)

$113/per night government per diem rooms + free parking. Reserve at the link below or call (509) 665-8585: Mention Efficiency Exchange Conference Room Block. Deadline: April 16, 2027

Best Western Plus Wenatchee

815 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801 (0.6 miles from event)

$113/per night government per diem rooms + free parking. Reserve at the link below or call (509) 662-1700, option 0: Mention Efficiency Exchange Conference Room Block. Deadline: April 16, 2027


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