PNW Extension Energy Initiative
Oct-Dec 2006
The Extension education network is being used to facilitate adoption of EERE technologies and practices by citizens in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska), a subset of the Western Region. The WSU Extension Energy Program is providing technical assistanceconsultations for clients of Extension in the Pacific Northwest through the existing EERE Information
Center service, in particular for the primary target audience, those interested individuals from local agencies.
State Activities
Alaska: Working to identify the “energy specialist” as described in the proposal. Little progress due to the tardiness in receiving funds from DOE
Idaho: Working to identify the “energy specialist” as described in the proposal. Little progress due to the tardiness in receiving funds from DOE
Oregon: Extension continues to bring EERE information to a variety of audiences including city and county administrators, school districts, institutes, developers and other groups.
Working to identify the “energy specialist” as described in the proposal.
Activities included meeting with County Commissioners (Baker and Sherman Counties); working with Baker County Renewable Energy Committee to develop proposals and plans; meeting wi
Sherman Station Liaison Board. Prepared grant request and defended, exchanged discussion points with Experiment Station leader. Met with Oregon State University building coordinator, toured modular plant and viewed green energy technology options for new office building. Discussions included about 24 people, no change in behavior, did identify some grant commitments.
Washington: The WSU Energy Extension Program continues to provide information via the web.
Information Center personnel worked with county Extension leadership regarding the PNW Energy
Extension project/service. Preparing/meeting with PNW Energy Extension Leadership team and others about the project/service
Working to identify the “energy specialist” as described in the proposal.
Overall Assessment
The project has resulted in increased awareness of EERE information and the need to become more aware of energy issues. There is considerable interest in these topics in a variety of community and government groups as indicated by the various contacts and presentations that CES personnel have made. There are increased partnerships with state and local agencies as well as the implementation of new energy information resources that are made available through electronic means and in print.
The Information Center at Washington State University continues to track a total of 26 cases as resulting from this project.

Matching Contributions
AK
ID
OR
WA
H. M. Harrington
Total
0
0
1,941.05
203.30
1,500.00
$3644.35