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April 2024 Newsletter – GiveBIG, Pathways Initiative Update, and more!
Featured GiveBIG now through May 7-8! Join us for GiveBIG 2024 – two days of online giving May 7 and 8 across Washington state. Here’s your chance to help support the NW Energy Coalition’s work to advance clean, equitable, and affordable energy policies. Thanks to you, NWEC works hard every day to create a smarter…
Read MoreSpring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, May 7 in Boise, ID!
Join the NW Energy Coalition for our Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Tuesday, May 7 10am – 5pm The Grove Hotel – Boise, ID Join us on May 7 in Boise for our Spring Conference! Network with peers in the clean energy community and hear from experts on the pressing energy issues in…
Read MoreOregon Citizens’ Utility Board’s 40th Anniversary Fundraiser
Register here! On May 15th at Portland’s Ecotrust Building, we invite you to join CUB for a night of celebration and community at our 40th Anniversary Fundraiser! CUB staff, alumni, and community members will gather at Portland’s Ecotrust building to honor CUB’s legacy and future. Tickets are $40 and all proceeds will help CUB reach…
Read MoreMarch 2024 Newsletter – Legislative recaps, Conference panelists, and transmission planning
Featured Keynote speaker and panelists at our Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! We’re excited to announce our keynote speaker and panelists at our upcoming Clean & Affordable Energy Conference on May 7 in Boise. We hope to see you there! Keynote speaker: Shannon Wheeler, Chairman, Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee Shannon F. Wheeler, notable for…
Read MoreFebruary 2024 Newsletter – Spring Conference, new blog post, and more rate cases
Featured Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Join us on May 7 in Boise for our Spring Conference! Network with peers in the clean energy community and hear from experts on the pressing energy issues in our region. Panelists will discuss next steps in Columbia basin salmon recovery and decarbonizing our energy system, how…
Read MoreCustomer-side resources will be critical as rising electricity demand, extreme weather and climate change impact the Northwest power system
In January 2024, extreme cold descended on the Northwest, causing a significant spike in electricity demand. At the same time, there were serious challenges for energy supplies across the region. But first and foremost, we want to acknowledge those personally affected by the severe weather and send a heartfelt thank you to all the utility…
Read MoreWashington’s Transportation Electrification Strategy tackles the state’s largest source of emissions
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the country. This includes Washington, where transportation makes up around 40 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For the region to achieve its ambitious climate goals, it’s crucial to develop well-planned pathways to decarbonize all sectors of our economy, especially the biggest piece…
Read MoreJanuary 2024 Newsletter – NWEC Internships, New Montana Reps, and Columbia-Snake Agreement
Featured New internships, Montana caucus representative to the board, and Montana caucus chair, oh my! New internships The Coalition is excited to announce two new internship openings for those interested in learning more about advancing affordable and equitable clean energy. We are interested in having this internship support the goals of justice, equity, and inclusion.…
Read MoreClean & Affordable Energy Conference Digest – Fall 2023
Welcome to the recap digest of our Fall 2023 “Clean & Affordable Energy Conference” on December 6 in Portland, OR! We were excited to host our first in-person conference since 2019 for a day of discussion around energy issues facing our region. Before we jump into the recap, we’d like to thank the sponsors who…
Read MoreNovember 2023 Newsletter – Giving Tuesday, Clean Energy Awards Winners, and General Rate Cases
Featured Giving Tuesday on November 28 and Clean Energy Awards Reception! Giving Tuesday on November 28th! Triple your impact from now through Giving Tuesday, November 28th. When you give, your donation helps us advance our work to transform and decarbonize Northwest communities. We continue to lead efforts to advance energy efficiency and energy equity, transportation…
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