Committees

By creating opportunities for regional gas and electric stakeholders to share information and best practices and align on regional priorities, the region can be quicker and more efficient in moving the market to save energy and reduce waste.

Advancing Energy Efficiency Through Regional Collaboration 

NEEA convenes the region to foster knowledge sharing, identify common barriers and information gaps, and align on a strategic direction to further the advancement of energy efficiency. NEEA’s Advisory and Coordinating Committees provide broad-based advice, experience and feedback on Market Transformation programs and activities. This feedback influences NEEA’s work toward achieving its mission to catalyze the most efficient use of energy for a thriving Northwest.  

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Committee Roles and Purposes

Each Advisory and Coordinating committee plays a vital role in advancing alliance programs to meet regional energy efficiency goals. Detailed information about the specific roles and purposes of each committee are below.

Regional Portfolio Advisory Committee

Advises and votes on key program and portfolio management decisions to ensure they meet strategic goals, providing strategic advice and feedback to address common barriers and align with Market Transformation goals.

Natural Gas Advisory Committee

Advises and votes on key decisions for NEEA’s natural gas program portfolio, providing strategic advice and feedback to ensure alignment with goals and effective portfolio management.

Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee

Advises on increasing the market availability of emerging energy-efficient technologies, providing strategic advice and feedback to ensure these technologies align with regional priorities.

Cost Effectiveness + Evaluation Advisory Committee

Ensures the accuracy of NEEA’s cost effectiveness and energy savings data, providing recommendations on measurement methods and supporting program development. 

Commercial + Industrial Coordinating Committee

Collaborates with NEEA staff to optimize commercial + industrial energy efficiency programs, addressing implementation challenges and leveraging opportunities to enhance market influence. 

Residential Coordinating Committee

Collaborates with NEEA staff to optimize residential energy efficiency programs, addressing implementation challenges and leveraging opportunities to enhance market influence.

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