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

Be Part of Planning the Northwest's Energy Future

The 9th Northwest Regional Power Plan is coming this summer! This 20-year plan from the Northwest Power and Conservation Council is updated every five years and aims to ensure an adequate, efficient, economical, and reliable power supply for the region while mitigating adverse effects on fish and wildlife. ​This plan steers how BPA and regional decision‑makers choose the resources needed to meet the Northwest’s electricity demand.

As part of the planning process, the Council seeks feedback from diverse stakeholders before issuing the final version of the plan. We have the power to help ensure that our future in the Northwest is built on clean, reliable, and affordable energy.

Join us on June 9 for Part 1 in a series of webinars to learn about the planning process and how you can engage and make sure your voice is heard.

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

NWEC Celebrates the Launch of the Extended Day-Ahead Market 

May 1 marks a momentous day for affordable, reliable, and clean energy in the Northwest and beyond. All of us rely upon a regional, even…

April 2026 Newsletter

Northwest Transmission Summit Join us May 7-8 in Boise, Idaho to discuss how we can reinforce and expand ourtransmission system to meet our region’s needs…

February 2026 Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE: Northwest Transmission Summit Join us May 7 & 8 in Boise, Idaho to discuss how we can reinforce and expand our transmission…

November 2025 Newsletter

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Events

Forth Roadmap Conference

September 13 - September 15
We are proud to support the 2026 Forth Roadmap Conference! Join us September 13–15, 2026, at the Seattle Convention Center for the nation’s leading electric transportation conference. Roadmap 2026...

Renewable Hydrogen Alliance Annual Summit & Conference

June 16 - June 18
June 16-18. 2026 Wenatchee, WA RHA’s annual Summit and Conference is the leading hydrogen conference in the Pacific Northwest. Focused on project and policy updates...

Fall 2026 Conference

October 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Save the Date! NWEC's Fall 2026 Conference will be held at the University of Washington Husky Union Building (HUB) on October 15. More details about...