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A year in review – 2020 at the Coalition
What a year it has been! There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that 2020 has been a challenging year. The coronavirus pandemic has …Read More »
NWEC NEWS
What an Act! – the 40th Anniversary of the NW Power Act
On December 5, 1980, the groundbreaking Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (Power Act) was signed by President Jimmy Carter. This December, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of …Read more >>COVID-19 Consumer Protection Updates
The last six months in the utility world and how it affects customers The public and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been undeniable. Most prominently, job and business …Read more >>Regional electric system and demand management make the difference during California heatwave
Lower Snake River dams not critical – clean energy solutions will cover peak demand and protect salmon August is usually a time to take things easy, maybe go on vacation …Read more >>WA Climate Legislation Implementation
Following passage of important climate legislation in the 2019 session of the Washington legislature, many rulemakings are now underway to implement the intent of that legislation. Rulemaking for most new …Read more >>Flexible demand webinar explores potential of customer-side technologies as an energy resource
Welcome to a conversation with Geoff Wickes, Jeff Harris, Conrad Eustis, and Tony Koch about how grid-integrated water heaters and other customer-side technologies can contribute to electric system efficiency and …Read more >>30 days of the DOE Better Buildings webinar series
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Webinar Series takes on pressing topics facing energy professionals, with new experts leading the conversations on proven best practices, cost-effective strategies, and innovative …Read more >>
Events
Renewable Hydrogen – Renewable energy to clean fuel (virtual): February 10
Renewable Hydrogen is an exciting technology that could be a critical complement to wind and solar energy generation. In this webinar, the Renewable Hydrogen Alliance will help us explore the …Read More »Renewable Hydrogen Programs (virtual): January 12
Utilities play a major role in decarbonizing our transportation system. Renewable energy can be used in the electrification of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), but also to create clean fuels for …Read More »Energy Leadership Summit (virtual): November 12
The Energy Leadership Summit is the region’s must-attend clean energy event. Presented by the CleanTech Alliance & the Northwest Environmental Business Council, this unique event connects policy with practice and …Read More »Forth’s Roadmap Conference: June 28-30, 2021
The Roadmap Conference has established itself as one of the leading electric vehicle conferences in the United States and provides a graduate course in electric vehicle deployment and business strategy. …Read More »Webinar: Expanding Access to Energy Efficiency Financing Tools and Programs
November 16, 1:00PM – 2:30PM (PST) Energy efficiency upgrades can help communities reach their climate goals and result in lower bills for consumers. Our challenge is to ensure these financing tools …Read More »Webinar: How can energy efficiency programs reach vulnerable populations during COVID-19?
Presented: October 7, 11:30 – 12:30 PST Energy efficiency programs play a significant role in creating healthier homes and lowering energy bills for participants. However, many vulnerable populations are not benefiting …Read More »
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Organizational Update Current Board Chair, Ben Otto, expresses gratitude towards Coalition staff and the amount of work that has been able to move forward. Financially, we are in a strong…