•  The Energy & Environment working group put forth the creation of a Roadmap to Netzero Construction and Deep Retrofits by 2030. This roadmap will focus on two targets, premised on cost-effective energy efficiency improvements in residential, commercial and industrial settings:

1. Facilitate the achievement of net zero emissions for new buildings by 2030
2. Encourage the reduction of energy/emissions of existing buildings.

• The Center for Regional Disaster Resilience developed and promulgated the Washington State Port Mutual Aid Agreement. Eight ports have signed onto the agreement, and more are working the legislative process through their elected commissions. The Washington Public Port Association (WPPA) has agreed to be the holder of the signed agreements which will provide continuity going forward.
   
• The Legislative Energy Horizon Institute graduated its fourth cohort in November, bringing the total number of LEHI graduates to 131. This program increases legislators' understanding of the North American energy system works and how the infrastructure is financed and built. More about the program available online. 

• Hosted the third Arctic Roundtable in Washington, D.C. with a diverse array of stakeholders, subject matter experts, and policy makers in Washington, D.C. at the U.S. Capitol. The forum included the entire Alaska Congressional delegation, key representatives from the State of Alaska's Arctic Policy Commission, U.S. and Canadian Federal leadership and private sector stakeholders.
   
• The Center for Regional Disaster Resilience, in conjunction with the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security, hosted the Idaho Cyber Security Interdependencies Workshop. This event is the first in a three year series meant to develop an Idaho Partnership for Infrastructure Security and discussed current cyber threats and common challenges with managing complex data, personal information, and cyber systems.

• Kicked off a year-long project for the State of Washington to develop a framework for preventing the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels into the Region. This multi-state and province framework would outline the partnerships and recommended practices for creating a perimeter of protection around the whole PNWER region. Read the first event report.

In the wake of the North American Leaders' Summit in Toluca, Mexico, a fact sheet released by the White House Office of the Press Secretary gave special recognition to the cross-border efforts of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region in February of 2014.

The fact sheet, which announced initiatives from the Summit, specifically pointed to highly integrated economic regions such as the Pacific Northwest Economic Region as the U.S., Canada and Mexico look towards the creation of a Trilateral Research, Development and Innovation Council.

"It is great to see White House recognition for the consistent work that PNWER's member states and provinces have done throughout the years, especially on innovation and regional economic development," said Matt Morrison, PNWER's CEO.

You can see the fact sheet here.  

For other 2014 media recognition, click here.