The RTF is seeking one contract analyst (up to 1.0 FTE) for 2019 to work with the existing team of contract analysts on behalf of the RTF. This work includes reviewing and developing unit energy savings measures and standard protocols, defining research needs and developing related research strategies, and connecting individual RTF projects to regional programs and research.

On October 10th, 2018 the Northwest Power and Conservation Council voted unanimously to approve a new Work Plan and Business Plan for the coming year. Every year the RTF develops its Work Plan through a stakeholder involved process that draws on public comment and input from organizations involved regularly in the work of the RTF, as well as the RTF's voting membership and Policy Advisory Committee (PAC).

The third quarter of 2018 passed as a productive one for the RTF. This quarter the RTF made progress on a number of marquee items, as well as continuation of core RTF competencies. Between July and September of 2018, the RTF convened a number of subcommittees, approved new measure analyses, released the results of the annual Regional Conservation Progress Report, and recommended a new Work Plan for 2019 for Council approval.