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

Building Community Power in the Clean Energy Transition 

The clean energy transition is reshaping how electricity is generated, delivered, and paid for, and the communities most affected by these decisions deserve a real say in them. For nearly a decade, NWEC has built programs that pair community leadership with our technical expertise in utility regulation and energy policy, translating voice into lasting influence.

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

September Newsletter

Make Your Voice Heard on the Ninth Northwest Regional Power Plan The public comment period for the Ninth Northwest Regional Power Plan is now open…

August 2026 Newsletter

The Ninth Northwest Regional Power Plan is here! The NW Power and Conservation Council published the draft plan in mid-August, and the public comment period…

Data Centers 101: Climate and Environmental Justice

On August 19, we held the first webinar in our Energy Justice series in partnership with Front and Centered, “Shifting Power on Data Centers.” In…

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meets in Seattle to Discuss Approval of Draft Ninth Northwest Regional Power Plan  

Energy and conservation groups urge the Council to prioritize clean energy resources, affordability and reliability for the region On Tuesday, August 11, the Northwest Power…

Events

Smart Buildings Exchange

November 9 @ 8:00 am - November 10 @ 5:00 pm
Join the Smart Buildings Center for the 2026 Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) to be held in downtown Seattle on November 9-10, 2026! The conference theme, “Accelerating Performance...