"It's so much more valuable to have a system approach than the individual hospitals approaching energy efficiency with this or that project. And the Strategic Energy Management Plan (SEMP) looks much more deeply than the project approach."
-Medrice Coluccio
CEO, Lower Columbia Region, Peace Health

NOTE: At this time we are not reviewing unsolicited proposals, but you may still submit your idea below for future consideration. 

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While we continue to look for innovative ways to save electricity in the region, currently funding for unsolicited proposals is extremely limited. As such, we anticipate only projects with superior promise or returns on investment are likely to be accepted.

Our goal is to influence the marketplace so that products and services that use electricity more efficiently are available to Northwest residents and businesses. This portion of our Web site explains how to submit an idea and the criteria for acceptance.

Accepted proposals are eligible for funding support along with other assistance, including market research and marketing support. Evaluations and feedback are also provided as the project progresses.

What is the Process for Submitting an Idea?
The unsolicited proposal process is one of the ways NEEA develops and funds projects. If NEEA staff determines that the proposal meets the organization's funding criteria, project portfolio goals, and has potential to be a successful project, staff and the applicant will develop the proposal through four phases.