The NEEI
The Northwest Energy Education Institute (NEEI) offers both standard and custom learning opportunities throughout the Northwest for practicing professionals in the energy industry, including an energy management certification program
NEEI has provided energy efficiency training and development throughout the Northwest region since 1998. Participants have included technicians, contractors, engineers, architects, consultants, utility personnel, and energy managers.
Career Opportunities
One-of-a-kind 2 Year Degrees
Our 2 year degrees are designed to train and quickly place our graduates into new careers within the energy industry. Inclusive curriculum's highlight the importance of sustainability, energy efficiency, conservation and the pursuit of renewable energy sources.
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Get Certified
Certification Equals High Returns on Your Investment.
A certificate from NEEI can significantly enhance your credentials and your value in the marketplace. Because our instructors are real practitioners, course information is timely and directly useful to you. Classes provide knowledge and skills that are directly applicable within your workplace.
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Customized Solutions
Customized Solutions
Professional training for industry. NEEI has provided training nationally and internationally for over 15 years and is able to utilize instructors from our network of industry experts.
Let us craft a custom curiculum to suit your specific needs.
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What's New?
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 Robert Kennedy Jr to Speak this Summer in Eugene, Oregon ~ July 22, 2010
The NEEI and several other partners are proud to bring Robert Kennedy Jr. to speak in Eugene, Oregon. The exact time and venue are still being finalized but will be posted ASAP.
Among Mr. Kennedy's published books are the New York Times bestseller Crimes Against Nature (2004); The Riverkeepers (1997); and Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr: A Biography (1977). His articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Monthly, Esquire, The Nation, Outside magazine, the Village Voice, and many other publications.
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IRCamera for our students
 NEEI has been lucky enough to aquire a brand new Flir i7 thermal imaging camera through a contest put on by Tequipment!
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National Sustainable Building Advisor Program - 2009-2010 SBA Program is in full swing.
This excellent program presents the concepts and strategies behind the design, construction and maintainance of sustainable buildings. The comprehensive curriculum is presented by expert instructors in an interactive format with hands-on excercises and in-depth projects. Sessions are held one weekend per month for 9 months. Click here to read more about the SBA program. Next course will begin in October 2010.
You may qualify for a $500 EWEB Scholarship - call Elaine at 541-463-3154 to find out.
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Free BOC informational Web Cast | March 3, 2010
View and listen to an overview of the BOC program from the comfort of your office. All you need to participate is a desktop browser and a telephone. Click here for details and registration.
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Building Operator Certification Level I Update:
Building Operator Certification Level I is being held in Portland Jan.11- April 20, 2010 in a Fast Track format. Level I will start again in September, running once/month until March of 2011. Follow the link for the Fast Track schedule, visit www.theboc.info for certification details, and register today! Download Course Schedule (PDF 24k)
Special pricing available for OSHE, CRHEA, BOMA & IFMA members! Some scholarship funding is available, call 1-877-447-4544 or email
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for more information!
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Building Operator Certification Level II
Starting in Portland on April 29, Level II BOC builds on the achievements of Level I Certification. Register Today!
NEEI welcomes BOC Level II back to Portland, running from April 29 through September 2010! Seven class days cover the following six topics: Preventative Maintenance & Operations, Advanced Electrical Diagnostics, HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance, HVAC Controls & Optimization, Motors in Facilities, and Building Commissioning. Find detailed course descriptions here. Check our updated schedule or call Erik @ 541-463-5798 for details. Download Course Schedule (PDF 24k)
Last Update: January 1st, 2010
The waiting list for Fall 2010 Energy Management Program has expanded and is accepting additional applicants. The water program has openings in their program available for 2010 and have no waiting list. Please stay in touch with us as some people may drop their names from the waiting list as we get closer to the beginning of Fall Term 2010.
Commercial Efficiency Book
 Energy-Efficient Operation of Commercial Buildings: Redefining the Energy Manager’s Job
by Peter Herzog
Peter Herzog’s excellent reference, Energy Efficient Operation of Commercial Buildings, is back in print and available through NEEI.
Today’s commercial buildings are complex super-systems that rely, not only on the efficient operation of individual equipment components, but on sub-systems of these components, and on control systems. Over time components and systems tend to wander from their design operational points and controls tend to drift from their set-points. Typically this means less efficient operation and greater energy and operation costs. Often this decreased performance goes unnoticed.
 In Peter Herzog’s words: “Most people assume that standard operating and maintenance practices will ensure energy efficiency, but the truth is that very few facilities have processes in place to ensure energy-efficient operation. As a result, most facilities needlessly waste 10 to 25 percent of the energy they purchase.”
In 197 well-written pages, amply and creatively illustrated by John Carmody, Energy- Efficient Operation of Commercial Buildings lays out a simple and logical process for ensuring operation efficiency of typical building systems. The process is amplified through numerous examples and flow charts.
Peter Herzog provides a method, analysis techniques, and the step-by-step guidance that will permit a facility operator or energy manager to tap into the same energy and cost savings available to paid performance contractors – while keeping the savings in house.
This is a must-have book for anyone operating a building. NEEI has arranged with the author to make available a soft cover, spiral bound edition of this book at the affordable price of $65.00 plus shipping and handling. If you’d like to order a copy, contact us at 541-463-4729. |
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"We all must have our efficiency veggies before we enjoy our renewable dessert".
- Christopher Dymond
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