Posts by Chris Connolly
July 2023 Newsletter – New staff, OR legislative session, Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
Featured New staff members join the NW Energy Coalition! Alma Pinto, Energy Justice Policy Associate Alma joined the Coalition in July 2023 as an Energy Justice Policy Associate. Prior to her role at the coalition, she worked at Community Energy Project, where she advocated for frontline communities at the Oregon state legislature, local government, and…
Read MoreA Single, Unified Western Market
Bonneville Power Administration has a key role The West is in the midst of determining how to structure itself into electricity markets, with significant implications for utilities, customers, and the future of a clean, equitable, and affordable western grid. Electricity markets can coordinate and optimize the electricity grid, creating a system that is more reliable,…
Read More2023 Oregon Legislative Session Wrap Up
The Oregon Legislative session adjourned on Sunday, June 25th. Despite a 43-day walkout by Senate Republicans, 2023 ended up being a fairly successful legislative session. Energy issues were not expected to play a big role (we’re still working on implementing all the big policies we passed in 2021) but some important steps were taken in…
Read More2023 NW Renewable Hydrogen Conference – September 19, 2023
Presented by: Renewable Hydrogen Alliance DoubleTree Hilton, Portland, OR September 19, 2023 Find out more and register here. The Renewable Hydrogen Alliance is hosting the Northwest Renewable Hydrogen Conference on September 19, 2023, in Portland, Oregon. Held at the DoubleTree Hilton, this event will cover various topics relating to the development and advancement of the renewable hydrogen industry…
Read MoreJune 2023 Newsletter – Transmission, gas decarbonization, and Clean Energy Implementation Plans
Featured Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Clean Energy Summit Last week, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) hosted the 2023 Northwest Tribal Clean Energy Summit. We were lucky enough to be a sponsor for the Summit and send three representatives, two of whom presented. The Clean Energy Summit brought together Tribal leaders from all…
Read MoreACT NOW: Tell the Biden administration we need a plan to recover salmon
On May 4, the Biden administration launched a public comment period to gather feedback on Columbia River salmon and other native fish restoration. Join supporters from across the country and tell the Biden administration that breaching the four lower Snake River dams—and replacing the services they provide—must be a part of a comprehensive solution that…
Read MoreMay 2023 Newsletter – Legislative session wrap ups, new blogs on markets, beat the heat
We’re hiring! We’re hiring! Check out our website for the Communications & Events Coordinator position and please help spread the word. Featured Success! GiveBIG & 2023 Spring Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Thank you to everyone who donated and helped us during GiveBIG this year. We’re excited to announce that we have exceeded our goal…
Read MoreClean & Affordable Energy Conference Digest – Spring 2023
The NW Energy Coalition hosted our annual Spring Conference across two half-day sessions on May 4 and May 9. Before we dive into a recap of the conference’s panels, we’d like to thank our sponsors, without whom this event would not have been possible! May 4: Local Energy Resources and Resiliency The first morning of…
Read MoreSmart Buildings Exchange – August 15-17, 2023
Presented by: Smart Buildings Center Virtual & in-person August 15-17, 2023, 9am PT Find out more and register here. Join the Seattle-based Smart Buildings Center for the free 2023 Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) to be held virtually & in-person August 15-17, 2023. Interactive conference sessions featuring a mix of panel discussions and case study presentations will…
Read MoreGrid Forward’s Annual Member Meeting & Symposium – June 23, 2023
Presented by: Grid Forward AC Marriot, Vancouver, WA June 23, 2023, 12-5pm PT Find out more and register here. Grid Forward’s annual membership meetings always feature exciting advances: new board members, learning the winners of our annual Grid Innovator Awards, a recap of the year that passed and a glimpse into the year ahead. This year,…
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