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

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February 2024 Newsletter – Spring Conference, new blog post, and more rate cases 

Featured Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Join us on May 7 in Boise for our Spring Conference! Network with peers in the clean energy community and hear from experts on the pressing energy issues in our region. Panelists will discuss next steps in Columbia basin salmon recovery and decarbonizing our energy system, how…

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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 leads the Northwest’s broadest alliance of energy interests in designing, promoting, and implementing clean, affordable, and equitable energy policy grounded in analytical expertise.

Our Vision

We envision a system that provides clean, reliable, and affordable energy. One where our Northwest communities benefit from a carbon-free energy system that meets people’s needs and restores 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

Customer-side resources will be critical as rising electricity demand, extreme weather and climate change impact the Northwest power system 

February 26, 2024

In January 2024, extreme cold descended on the Northwest, causing a significant spike in electricity demand. At the same time, there were serious challenges for…

Washington’s Transportation Electrification Strategy tackles the state’s largest source of emissions 

February 21, 2024

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the country. This includes Washington, where transportation makes up around 40 percent of the state’s…

Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, May 7 in Boise, ID!

February 2, 2024

Join the NW Energy Coalition for our Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Tuesday, May 7 8am – 5pm MST The Grove Hotel –…

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January 2024 Newsletter – NWEC Internships, New Montana Reps, and Columbia-Snake Agreement

January 25, 2024

Featured New internships, Montana caucus representative to the board, and Montana caucus chair, oh my!  New internships The Coalition is excited to announce two new…

Events

Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, May 7 in Boise, ID!

February 2, 2024

Join the NW Energy Coalition for our Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Tuesday, May 7 8am – 5pm MST The Grove Hotel –…

Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Digest – Fall 2023

January 9, 2024

Welcome to the recap digest of our Fall 2023 “Clean & Affordable Energy Conference” on December 6 in Portland, OR! We were excited to host…

2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, Dec. 6 in Portland, OR!

November 17, 2023

Join the NW Energy Coalition for our 2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Wednesday, December 6 8am – 7pm PT Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Portland…

Triple your impact now through Giving Tuesday on 11/28!

November 13, 2023

Thanks to the generosity of our Board and donors, we have $2-to-$1 matching funds for all gifts made to NW Energy Coalition now through Giving…

Features

Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, May 7 in Boise, ID!

Join the NW Energy Coalition for our Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Tuesday, May 7 8am – 5pm MST The Grove Hotel –…

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