Working for a clean, affordable, and equitable energy future for the Northwest
Working for a clean, affordable, and equitable energy future for the Northwest
A Lump of…Gas in Montanans’ Stockings
by Derek Goldman, NWEC Montana Policy and Regulatory Associate T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring—except in Helena, where the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) was preparing to issue its final order in NorthWestern Energy’s application to increase Montana electric rates. Along with the Montana Environmental Information…
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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 the latest edition of The Energy Activist, we cover: and more! Read it here: https://conta.cc/3X4XOKC
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…
Our October newsletter is here! The newest issue of The Energy Activist includes: Read it here.
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
THE NWESS 2026 | Alder Hall on the University of Washington campus| APR 1st - 2nd, 2026 Grid Modernization, Transformers, Resource and Transmission Planning, Energy...