This page includes archived WSU Energy Program publications arranged by topic.
Commercial and Industrial Efficiency
- Commercial Auditing Program – Delivering Energy Savings to Small Business PDF, June 2013
- Industrial Assessments: Tips from the Field PDF, December 2011
- Industrial Newsbriefs Special Edition: Best Business Practices for Industrial Energy Efficiency PDF, December 2011
- Data Center Energy Efficiency Resource List PDF, July 2011
- Energy Efficiency Resources for Northwest Industries PDF, July 2011
- Clean Heat and Power Specialists and U.S. Department of Energy-Qualified Industrial Energy Efficiency Specialists (in the Pacific Northwest) PDF, June 2011
- Energy Efficiency in Wineries PDF, February 2011
- Winery Energy Efficiency Resource List PDF, February 2011
- Ground – Source Variable Refrigerant Flow Heat Pumps PDF, February 2011
- “Super Premium” Efficiency Motors are Now Available PDF, December 2010
- Financial Analysis of Energy Projects using RELCOST PDF, April 2010
- Industrial Heat Pumps for Low-Temperature Heat Recovery PDF, May 2009
- Energy Audit Workbook PDF, May 2003
Community Energy Efficiency Program
- CEEP Update: 2019 PDF
- CEEP Update: 2017 PDF
- Partnering with AVISTA and UCONS, LLC for Manufactured Home Duct Sealing: Doing Together What We Can’t Do Alone PDF, May 2015
- Partnering with Community Energy Challenge and Lopez Community Land Trust: Doing Together What We Can’t Do Alone PDF, May 2015
- CEEP Update: 2013-2014 PDF, January 2015
- CEEP Summary: 2012-2013 PDF, August 2014
- CEEP award summary and project descriptions PDF, March 2014
- Focus Group Findings on Community Energy Efficiency Programs Administered by the Washington State University Energy Program PDF, August 2013
- The Community Energy Efficiency Pilot Program in Washington State PDF, February 2013
- 2010 Legislative Report PDF
Energy Code Hot Topics Archive
WSEC-R 2018 edition or earlier
- ACEEE Ducts Inside PDF
- Additions and Ducts PDF
- Comparing the Moisture Performance of Wood-Framed Wall Systems PDF
- Efficient Water Heating PDF
- Electric Heat Lock Out on Heat Pumps PDF
- Energy Efficient Home Cooling PDF
- Externally Applied Building Insulation PDF
- Indoor Air Quality – Keeping Homes Dry PDF
- Inspecting Attic Insulation PDF
- Principles of Heat Transfer PDF
- Unvented Attics PDF
- Insuladd – Ceramic-Based Paint Additive PDF
- UltraCBF rFOIL – Foil-Faced Bubble Wrap PDF
- Unvented Crawl Spaces PDF
- Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code PDF
Information on Projects Included in Governor Inslee’s Executive Order 14-04
- Agricultural Energy Efficiency PDF, December 2014
- Building Energy Efficiency CEEP PDF, December 2014
- Expanding Solar PDF, December 2014
- Industrial Energy Efficiency PDF, December 2014
Program Evaluation
- Pierce County Healthy Homes Case Study PDF (January 2019)
- Wx+H Summary Report PDF (October 2018)
- Wx+H Summary Report PDF (July 2018)
- Wx+Health Progress Report PDF (September 2016)
- Blue Mountain Action Council PDF
- King County Housing Authority/Seattle King County Public Health PDF
- Pierce County Human Service/Tacoma Pierce County Public Health PDF
- The Opportunity Council PDF
- Snohomish County Human Services PDF
- Spokane Neighborhood Action Project PDF
- Yakama Nation Housing Authority PDF
- Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic PDF
Public Facilities Supports
Plant Operations
- K-12 School Buildings in the State of Washington: Investigating their condition to better inform solutions, report to the Legislature PDF, January 2016
- Plant Operations Support Consortium to Inventory and Assess the Condition of Washington’s Schools PDF, November 2015
- Clean Facilities Drive Success PDF, August 2014
- Plant Operations Support Consortium in the Spotlight- Creating Energy Solutions PDF, July 2014
Indoor Air Quality
- Good Ventilation is Essential for a Healthy and Efficient Building PDF, January 2013
- Measuring Carbon Dioxide Inside Buildings – Why is it Important? PDF, January 2013
- Northwest Portable Classroom Project Report PDF, March 2003
- New Construction Procurement Guidelines for the Pacific Northwest PDF, March 2003
- New Construction Set-up Guidelines for the Pacific Northwest PDF, March 2003
- New Construction Commissioning Guidelines for the Pacific Northwest PDF, March 2003
- New Construction Set-up/Commissioning Checklist for the Pacific Northwest PDF, March 2003
- Retrofit Guidelines for the Pacific Northwest PDF, March 2003
Renewable Energy
Creating Energy Solutions – Supporting Bioenergy Development PDF, September 2015
Clean Fuels and Vehicles
- Clean Energy Development for Thurston County—Phase 1: South County Community Digester Project Opportunities PDF, May 2016
- Biochar from Biomass and its Potential Agronomic and Environmental Use in Washington PDF, February 2015
- Biomethane for Transportation: Opportunities for Washington State PDF, January 2013
- Developing a Wood Pellet/Densified Biomass Industry in Washington State: Opportunities and Challenges, Technical Assessment PDF, Winter 2013
- Developing a Wood Pellet/Densified Biomass Industry in Washington State: Opportunities and Challenges, Report to the Washington State Legislature PDF, December 2012
- Biomethane Technologies—Costs and Benefits for Transportation (webinar, part 1 of 2), Jan. 2012
- Biomethane: Transportation Experience and Opportunities in Washington State (webinar, part 2 of 2), Jan. 2012
- WSU Bioenergy Advances PDF, May 2011
- Estimating the Contribution of Rural Energy Sources to Washington State’s Energy Production and Consumption PDF, November 2009
- Clean Heat and Power Using Biomass Gasification for Industrial and Agricultural Projects PDF, February 2010
- Washington State Clean School Bus Program Report to 2005 Legislature PDF
- Assessment of Potential Strategies to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines in Washington State PDF, Dec. 2003
Solar
- Promoting Solar Energy in the Spotlight – Creating Energy Solutions PDF, August 2014
- Solar Electric System Design, Operation and Installation PDF, October 2009
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Geothermal
- Washington Geothermal Energy Status and Roadmap PDF, May 2009
- A Regulatory Guide to Low Temperature Geothermal Development in Washington PDF, April 2009
- Geothermal Case Study – Elko Heat Company PDF, June 2004
- Geothermal Case Study – Empire Energy PDF, June 2004
- Geothermal Case Study – Elko County School District PDF, June 2004
Resource Conservation Management
- Energy Management Information Systems: A Selection Guide for Resource Conservation Managers PDF, January 2019
- Shared Resource Conservation Manager Program Final Report PDF, March 2013
- RCM: A Tool for Public Facilities PDF, August 2010
RCM Newsletter
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REM Publications
- Federal Resource Efficiency Manager Assessment PDF, September 2006
- Energy Audit Workbook PDF, 2003
- Energy Efficiency Measures List PDF, 2003
- Exterior Maintenance Checklist PDF, 2003
- Preliminary Site Assessment Checklist (Schools) PDF, 2003
- Energy Auditor Checklist PDF, 2003
- A Strategy for the 21st Century PDF, 2003
- Blueprint for Successful Resource Efficiency Managers (REM) Program PDF, 2003
- Funding a Resource Efficiency Manager (REM) Program PDF, 2003
- Introduction to Resource Efficiency Manager (REM) Programs PDF, 2003
Software and Information Management
Delivering Energy Solutions for Farms, Factories and Families – Software Innovations and Information Management PDF, August 2013
Workforce Development
- Outdoor-Industry Jobs PDF, November 2018
- Skill Profile for Utility Foremen in the Pacific Northwest PDF, June 2018
- Skill Standards for Retail, Hospitality and Tourism: Customer Service Specialists and Supervisors PDF, October 2014
- Sustaining Our Nation’s Infrastructure: The 9th Annual Energy & Construction Best Practices Summit, Summary of Proceedings PDF, July 2014
- Workforce Development in the Spotlight — Creating Energy Solutions PDF, July 2014
- Sustainability and Postsecondary Education in Washington State PDF, June 2014
- Creating a Workforce with 21st Century Skills PDF, December 2013
- Skill Standards for Food Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanics PDF, August 2013
- Energy Efficiency Management Skills for Manufacturing: Implications for Workforce Development in Washington State PDF, August 2013
- Skill Standards for Utility Customer Service Representatives PDF, December 2012
- Advancing the Innovation Economy in Washington State: The Critical Role of Workforce Development PDF, December 2012
- Growing Washington’s Green Economy: Progress, Opportunities and Challenges PDF, October 2011
- Weatherization Crew Leader Skill Standards PDF, September 2011
- Sustainability and Workforce Education in Washington’s Community and Technical Colleges: Briefing Paper PDF, June 2011
- Sustainable Business Practices of Commercial Retrofit Companies in Pierce County PDF, March 2011
- Pierce County Sustainable Economy Study: Briefing Report PDF, June 2010
- Advanced Materials Manufacturing, Sustainability and Workforce Development PDF, June 2010
- Green Jobs in Washington State: Progress, Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion Summary PDF, January 2010
- Energy Efficiency Industry Trends and Workforce Development in Washington State PDF, December 2009
- Renewable Energy Trends and Workforce Development in Washington State PDF, June 2009
- 2008 Washington State Green Economy Jobs PDF, January 2009
- Workforce Challenges of Electric Sector Employers in Washington and Oregon PDF, January 2008