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WA Climate Legislation Implementation
Following the 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 of these bills concluded in 2020, while others will extend into 2021 or further. The NW Energy Coalition was involved in many of these proceedings;…
Read MoreThe Lower Snake River Dams Power Replacement Study
Reliable and affordable clean energy options that help restore salmon and protect the environment. The study was undertaken to investigate the technical feasibility and cost of replacing the four Lower Snake River Dams with a portfolio of clean and renewable resources that support a reliable and adequate regional power system while minimizing increases to greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreWashington’s Energy Future Conference, November 6
The Washington Energy Future Conference is the unmatched forum for learning, networking and business development, with content covering: – Policy & Economic Development – The Business of Renewable Energy – The Business of Energy Efficiency – Clean Technology Innovation November 6, 2017 Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center 1500 Commerce Street Tacoma, WA 98402 253-830-6601…
Read MoreRoadmap 11: Call for Proposals Open
Coalition member, Forth, is looking for speakers for its Roadmap 11 Conference, June 19-20, 2018 in Portland, OR. Forth is looking for speakers who are working on cutting-edge projects, asking the tough questions, and are experimenting with making shared, autonomous, connected, and electric mobility work in a variety of unexpected situations. Click here for submission…
Read MoreNW Energy Coalition announces 2017 winners of its most prestigious awards
The NW Energy Coalition is thrilled to announce the 2017 winners of the NW Energy Coalition’s three most prestigious awards. We hope you can attend the 2017 Clean Energy Awards Gala on the evening of November 2nd at the Seattle Hilton to help us celebrate their achievements. The Headwaters Award is given to those whose actions…
Read MoreDrive for carbon pricing featured at Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
Organizations in Washington and Oregon are gearing up for another run at passing carbon pricing legislation in 2018 either in their state legislatures or, if that effort fails, very possibly at the ballot box. Washington’s Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy and Renew Oregon, who are already in recruiting mode, will present their proposals at…
Read MoreSHIFT ZERO: for Zero Net Carbon Buildings
In June 2017, twenty green building organizations came together to form Shift Zero. The organization’s mission is to fight climate change by rapidly scaling the adoption of Zero Net Carbon buildings. Shift Zero does this by: Forming a collective voice to advocate on behalf of Zero Net Carbon Buildings Influencing policymakers at local, regional, and…
Read MoreRivas makes the case for proposed Puget Sound Energy settlement
Settlement a key step in securing the best possible outcome for Colstrip and Montana (The following is an op-ed written by Diego Rivas of the NW Energy Coalition. It was published on October 6, 2017 in the Billings Gazette.) A recent settlement proposal filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is a major step toward ensuring…
Read MoreSpencer Reeder to keynote Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
Spencer Reeder, the executive in charge of climate and energy programs at Vulcan, Inc., will deliver the keynote speech at the NW Energy Coalition Clean & Affordable Energy Conference on November 2nd at the Seattle Hilton. Reeder will explore how innovation in all its forms – technological, organizational, social, and political – is shaping the…
Read MoreProposed Puget Sound Energy Rate Case Provides Funds for Colstrip Transition
(The NW Energy Coalition along with Renewable Northwest released the following statement today in response to the filing of a proposed settlement in the Puget Sound Energy rate case at the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.) SEATTLE, Wash. — A diverse group of parties has reached a proposed settlement in the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) rate…
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