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.
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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
In October, we held our fall conference, “People and Power in the Energy Transition,” at the University of Washington in Seattle. Energy experts, advocates, utility…
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…
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…
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…