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NWEC seeks 2 board members

Board of Directors Application Information    The NW Energy Coalition is seeking to fill two positions on its Board of Directors. The Coalition is a non-profit alliance of more than 100…

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No time to retreat on energy efficiency: Part 2

Last week, part 1 of this post focused on the Northwest’s impending shortfall in meeting 7th Power Plan goals for energy efficiency as well as plans by Bonneville Power Administration…

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Pitch in to pass I-1631 in Washington

Initiative 1631 promotes clean energy, jobs, and healthy communities in Washington by charging polluters a fee whose proceeds will be invested in renewable resources, forest and water protection, and helping…

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GiveBIG and help the clean energy transition happen

Please help. The GiveBIG campaign is now accepting donations for the NW Energy Coalition.  It’s the best way you can help the Coalition because your contribution will be compounded by additional gifts from Coalition board members and possibly…

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“Protect Washington Act” headed for this fall’s ballot

Washington’s Alliance for Jobs & Clean Energy, of which the NW Energy Coalition is a member, has filed a ballot initiative to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while generating…

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Energy Efficiency bills advance in Oregon and Washington

With so much focus on the plunging cost of solar power, wind power, and now storage as well, it’s sometimes hard to remember that energy efficiency is still our most…

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We paid $14 million for a fish hatchery . . . and all its fish are dying

Idaho Statesman reporter, Rocky Barker’s latest  installment examining the struggle to restore salmon and steelhead populations on the Snake and Columbia rivers.  You might also enjoy Rocky’s earlier installments, which…

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Washington’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 –…

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Roadmap 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…

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