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New Commercial Office Buildings: Developing Strategic Market Transformation Initiatives for Energy Efficiency
The purpose of this collaborative research project is to increase the understanding of new commercial office building markets to support better-informed strategies to encourage energy efficiency in those markets. We used multiple research techniques and data sources to inform our research including in-depth interviews with a wide range of market actors (developers, investors, designers, contractors,…
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Regional Building Operator Certification, Report No. 7
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (the Alliance) is a non-profit group of electric utilities, state governments, public interest groups and industry representatives committed to bringing affordable, energy-efficient products and services to the marketplace. This is the final Market Progress Evaluation Report on the Alliance-sponsored Regional Building Operator Certification Venture.
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Architecture + Energy Program, Final Report
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is a non-profit group of electric utilities, state governments, public interest groups and industry representatives committed to bringing affordable, energy-efficient products and services to the marketplace. This report is the Third Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) for the Architecture + Energy: Building Excellence in the Northwest (A+E) Program sponsored by…
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Market Progress Evaluation Report: Regional Building Operator Certification
In 1987, the Washington State Energy Office developed the region’s first course in energy maintenance practices for building operators and facility managers, called the Building Operators Training (BOT) program. The course aimed to improve the energy management skills of building operators, but did not offer certification.
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Final Baseline Evaluation Report – Efficient Building Practices Initiative
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (Alliance) is a non-profit group of electric utilities, state governments, public interest groups and industry representatives committed to bringing affordable, energy-efficient products and services to the marketplace.
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Commercial And Industrial Lighting Market Research Study
This report presents the results of a comprehensive market research study (the Study) focused on the commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting industry of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) conducted on behalf of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (the Alliance). The information and recommendations presented in this report will aid the Alliance in determining whether to develop…
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EZ Sim:Billing Simulation for Small Commercial Facilities, No. 2
EZ Sim is widely acknowledged among industry experts, active users, and inactive users (those trained to use EZ Sim but not using it), as a viable and useful tool. The tool’s affordability, ease-of-use, and readily accessible product support are cited by users as reasons for its success. EZ Sim has been adopted by approximately 20%…
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Green City Buildings: Applying The LEED Rating System
During 1999, the City of Portland, Oregon, conducted a public process to investigate options open to the City to promote the construction and operations of green buildings.
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Lighting Design Lab Evaluation Report
This report summarizes the findings from an interim market progress evaluation of the Lighting Design Lab (LDL, Lab)) undertaken for the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (Alliance). The LDL in Seattle provides educational programs, technology displays, consultations, and facility-based evaluation tools to lighting professionals who make or influence decisions with respect to residential, commercial, and industrial…
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Market Research Report: Compressed Air Efficiency
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (the Alliance) contracted with Pacific Energy Associates, Inc. (PEA) and Research Into Action, Inc. (RIA), two independent consulting firms, to conduct a study of the market for compressed air efficiency services in the Northwest. This study was completed in July 1998. The Alliance asked PEA/RIA to explore the current level…
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