Announcements
Save the date: Fall 2014 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
The Seattle Foundation will partially match your contribution to the NW Energy Coalition during the GiveBIG event on May 6!
You believe in clean energy solutions, so we invite you to help us achieve them on Tuesday, May 6. Your gift on this day will go further thanks to a match by our executive board and the Seattle Foundation. Contributions from supporters such as you empower the NW Energy Coalition’s critical work advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy; transitioning our region off of coal power; growing low-income weatherization; and restoring wild salmon harmed by the power system.
Read MoreNorthwest Energy Efficiency Alliance could be cut nearly 30%: Attend a hearing and stop the budget cuts!
NEEA is now developing its next five-year strategic plan and budget to advance its long-term clean energy vision. Unfortunately, NEEA’s board members recently voted for a budget proposal that would significantly undercut NEEA’s efficiency achievements by cutting its primary budget nearly 30%. Make your voice heard to stop the cuts!
Read MoreLast chance to book your reduced rate hotel room for NWEC's Helena conference!
The NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference in Helena is right around the corner. Only one week left to book your Helena Great Northern Hotel room at a discounted rate! You may reserve your room online (promo code “NWEC”) or by calling 800-829-4047 (be sure to reference the NW Energy Coalition). The discount expires on April 16.
Read MoreWashington legislature: I-937 survives challenges while new clean energy bills stall; operating budget provides oddly mixed message
Thanks to the steadfast efforts of activists such as you, our Clean Energy Initiative 937 has weathered another stormy legislative session. Despite numerous bills to weaken its energy efficiency and new renewables standards, I-937 emerged from the session not only relatively unscathed, but in some ways strengthened.
Read More4 Under Forty: An event to honor young energy leaders
The NW Energy Coalition is proud to honor four clean energy leaders, age 40 and under, at our 4 Under Forty event in Seattle this June. If you know someone who has shown great leadership in building clean and affordable energy solutions, please take a few minutes to share their story with us. More details on the Seattle event will follow shortly. In the meantime please submit your nomination today and give the young leaders you know a chance to be recognized for the great work they do every day.
Read MoreStop the clean energy rollbacks!
Several bills moving toward floor votes in Olympia would undercut our clean energy law, Initiative 937, and reduce Washington’s commitment to a clean and affordable energy future. Proposed changes include allowing coal purchases from the TransAlta plant to reduce utilities’ renewable energy obligations. Tell your state legislators to stop rollbacks to I-937 and clean energy!
Read MoreIdaho Energy Update, Jan. 13
The latest Idaho Energy Update from Snake River Alliance’s Ken Miller addresses Idaho Power’s flagging commitment to energy efficiency and its continuing opposition to wind power. This edition of the Idaho Energy update contains articles regarding Idaho Power’s energy efficiency programs, its qualms about wind generation, and footage of the bus that crashed into its headquarters.
Read MoreNW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
Please save the date for the NW Energy Coalition’s Spring 2014 NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference in Helena, Montana on May 2 & 3. The conference will feature speakers, panels, and networking opportunities with clean energy experts and advocates from around the region.
Read MoreDoug Still Memorial Community Organizing Award created
For the first time, the Coalition has created an award to recognize those who empower others to stand up for clean and affordable energy.
The aptly named Doug Still Memorial Community Organizing Award will honor individuals or organizations for their commitment to directly engaging citizens in taking action for a clean and affordable energy future…
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