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

  • Northwest Transmission Summit

    May 07, 2026

    Save the Date: May 7 & 8, 2026 – Boise, Idaho Northwest Transmission Summit: building towards our prosperous future  Our region faces growing energy demands, changing climate patterns, and continued development of low-cost solar and wind power. We have a long history of interconnecting our region through a network of transmission lines to control costs,…

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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 advances clean, equitable, and affordable energy policies by leveraging our analytic expertise and convening a broad alliance of people and organizations.

Our Vision

Northwest communities lead the development of an emissions-free energy system that equitably meets the needs of people, brings economic value to communities, addresses the climate crisis, and preserves 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

November 2025 Newsletter

In the latest edition of The Energy Activist, we cover: and more! Read it here: https://conta.cc/3X4XOKC

Reflections on the Data Center Workgroup: A Decent Start, But More Needed

by Zachariah Baker, Regional and State Policy Director The Governor’s Data Center Workgroup wrapped up its work in early November, with the final report expected…

October 2025 Newsletter

Our October newsletter is here! The newest issue of The Energy Activist includes: Read it here.

Energy Advocates Retreat

In September, we held our first-ever Energy Advocates retreat in Portland, in partnership with GEI, Citizens Utility Board, Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association, Multnomah…

Events

2026 Northwest Energy Systems Symposium

April 1 - April 2
THE NWESS 2026 | Alder Hall on the University of Washington campus| APR 1st - 2nd, 2026 Grid Modernization, Transformers, Resource and Transmission Planning, Energy...

Northwest Transmission Summit

May 7 - May 8
Save the Date: May 7 & 8, 2026 – Boise, Idaho Northwest Transmission Summit: building towards our prosperous future  Our region faces growing energy demands,...