Posts by Chris Connolly
February 2023 Newsletter – Save the date, legislative updates, and more
Featured Markets 101 webinar TOMORROW! Join NW Energy Coalition and Renewable Northwest for a virtual 101 discussion about the importance of regional electricity markets. At a high level, expert panelists will give an overview of why markets are important for: With several market options on the table and negotiations ongoing, the Northwest has never been…
Read More2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference (Virtual)
Join the NW Energy Coalition for our 2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Thursday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 9 9:00am – 11:30am PT / 10:00am – 12:30pm MT. During this virtual event, panelists will discuss how to advance community energy resiliency and decarbonization through expanding the use of customer-side resources such as energy efficiency,…
Read MoreDemand Response in the Northwest: Part 1
What is demand response and what can it do for our energy system? What is demand response and how does it work? The electric power system in the Northwest is undergoing a transformation. As coal plants retire and the region transitions to cleaner sources of variable energy, the grid is becoming more complex to operate.…
Read MoreCustomer-side resources can reduce risks from volatile energy prices
Winter is here. It’s barely February and we’ve already witnessed the value of a diversified energy system and the risks that come from fossil fuels. Volatile fossil fuel prices are causing concern for customers that end up footing the bill when their utility purchases fossil-fueled power. By accelerating our investments in customer-side resources, we can…
Read MoreMarkets 101 Webinar – February 15, 2023
Presented by: NW Energy Coalition & Renewable Northwest February 15, 2023 12-2pm PT Register here. Join NW Energy Coalition and Renewable Northwest for a virtual 101 discussion about the importance of regional electricity markets. At a high level, expert panelists will give an overview of why markets are important for: With several market options on…
Read MoreModernize the Bonneville Power Administration
Federal Community Grants Program & the Justice40 Initiative – June 13, 2023
Presented by: Forth June 13, 2023 at 10am PT Find out more and register here. The panel will analyze Justice40 initiatives and discuss merits and growth opportunities. The presenters will also share updates and considerations for entities intending to apply for funding from the discretionary grant programs that provide access to EV charging within rural areas,…
Read MoreEV Charging At Multi-Family Housing and The Workplace – April 11, 2023
Presented by: Forth April 11, 2023 at 10am PT Find out more and register here. Speakers will discuss funding opportunities, best practices, and lessons learned for employers, building owners, and apartment building managers who are interested in providing charging. Register at https://forthmobility.org/events/ev-charging-at-multi-family-housing-and-workplaces
Read MoreState Transportation Electrification Strategies: Best Practices – March 14, 2023
Presented by: Forth March 14, 2023 at 10am PT Find out more and register here. In this webinar, we will hear from states designing their transportation electrification plans and learn about the TEINA work in Oregon. Our panelists will share updates on their EV infrastructure plan and strategies and how states can utilize the $5 billion…
Read MoreStrategies to Accelerate Electric Micromobility – February 14, 2023
Presented by: Forth January 17, 2023 at 10am PT Find out more and register here. Our speakers will discuss why incentives for e-bikes matter in creating an affordable and accessible multimodal transportation system that works for all. They will also share examples of incentives and strategies to create an economical ecosystem of transportation. Register at https://forthmobility.org/events/strategies-to-accelerate-electric-micromobility
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