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Working for a clean, affordable, and equitable energy future for the Northwest

The Value of Coalition

The NW Energy Coalition has just completed our Spring membership meetings and educational conference and I am inspired by the effective and collaborative work of Coalition members and allies in sharing best practices and helping communities and governments ensure that we have the most effective policies and programs to advance a clean, reliable and affordable…

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The Energy Activist provides coverage and updates on current developments in the continuing push for a clean and affordable energy future.

Support our work to accelerate the Northwest’s transition to a clean, affordable, and equitable energy future.

Our Mission

The NW Energy Coalition leads the Northwest’s broadest alliance of energy interests in designing, promoting, and implementing clean, affordable, and equitable energy policy grounded in analytical expertise.

Our Vision

We envision a system that provides clean, reliable, and affordable energy. One where our Northwest communities benefit from a carbon-free energy system that meets people’s needs and restores the region’s natural resources.

About Us

The Coalition is an alliance of over 100 environmental, civic, and human service organizations, utilities, and clean energy businesses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia.

NWEC News

April 2025 – Energy Activist Newsletter

Check out our April 2025 Energy Activist newsletter.

NWEC Statement on BPA’s Day-Ahead Market Policy Final Decision

NWEC is disappointed that the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is choosing to join Markets+, a project developed by the Arkansas based Southwest Power Pool (SPP)…

Webinar: Wildfire and Utilities

This webinar covered the intersection between wildfire and utilities, policymakers, and communities. Increased fire risk is threatening communities as utilities work to mitigate risk and…

Statement: BPA draft decision on Western power market could bring higher costs for Northwest energy consumers 

NW Energy Coalition March 6, 2025 Contact: Jill Wasberg, 206-790-8151, jill@nwenergy.org Fred Heutte, 503-757-6222, fred@nwenergy.org  Bonneville Power Administration’s own analysis and many other studies commissioned by regional utilities…

Events

Spring 2025 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference

Join the NW Energy Coalition for our 2025 Spring Clean & Affordable Energy Conference  May 7, 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM University of Montana in Missoula UC…

Efficiency Exchange (EFX) – May 20-21, 2025

Efficiency Exchange (EFX) is a networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals from across the Northwest put on by Bonneville Power Administration, Northwest Energy…

OSSIA Solar + Storage Conference: May 13 – 15, 2025

OSSIA Solar + Storage Conference: The Oregon Solar + Storage Conference is scheduled for May 13 -15 at the Crowne Plaza Portland. Participate in interactive…

Fall 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, November 13 in Seattle, WA!

Join the NW Energy Coalition for our Fall 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Wednesday, November 13 8 AM – 7 PM, PT The University…