Events
February 2024 Newsletter – Spring Conference, new blog post, and more rate cases
Featured Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Join us on May 7 in Boise for our Spring Conference! Network with peers in the clean energy community and hear from experts on the pressing energy issues in our region. Panelists will discuss next steps in Columbia basin salmon recovery and decarbonizing our energy system, how…
Customer-side resources will be critical as rising electricity demand, extreme weather and climate change impact the Northwest power system
In January 2024, extreme cold descended on the Northwest, causing a significant spike in electricity demand. At the same time, there were serious challenges for energy supplies across the region. But first and foremost, we want to acknowledge those personally affected by the severe weather and send a heartfelt thank you to all the utility…
Washington’s Transportation Electrification Strategy tackles the state’s largest source of emissions
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the country. This includes Washington, where transportation makes up around 40 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For the region to achieve its ambitious climate goals, it’s crucial to develop well-planned pathways to decarbonize all sectors of our economy, especially the biggest piece…
January 2024 Newsletter – NWEC Internships, New Montana Reps, and Columbia-Snake Agreement
Featured New internships, Montana caucus representative to the board, and Montana caucus chair, oh my! New internships The Coalition is excited to announce two new internship openings for those interested in learning more about advancing affordable and equitable clean energy. We are interested in having this internship support the goals of justice, equity, and inclusion.…
Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Digest – Fall 2023
Welcome to the recap digest of our Fall 2023 “Clean & Affordable Energy Conference” on December 6 in Portland, OR! We were excited to host our first in-person conference since 2019 for a day of discussion around energy issues facing our region. Before we jump into the recap, we’d like to thank the sponsors who…
The value of centering energy assistance programs on energy burden
As colder weather seeps across the Northwest, most people are switching on heating systems to stay comfortable. Some may not think twice about the impact cranking up the heat has on their energy bill. But for energy burdened households — those who spend 6% or more of their income on energy costs — high energy…
November 2023 Newsletter – Giving Tuesday, Clean Energy Awards Winners, and General Rate Cases
Featured Giving Tuesday on November 28 and Clean Energy Awards Reception! Giving Tuesday on November 28th! Triple your impact from now through Giving Tuesday, November 28th. When you give, your donation helps us advance our work to transform and decarbonize Northwest communities. We continue to lead efforts to advance energy efficiency and energy equity, transportation…
2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, Dec. 6 in Portland, OR!
Join the NW Energy Coalition for our 2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Wednesday, December 6 8am – 7pm PT Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Portland Join us on December 6 in Portland for our first in-person conference since 2019! Network with peers in the clean energy community, hear from expert panelists and keynote speakers, and…
Triple your impact now through Giving Tuesday on 11/28!
Thanks to the generosity of our Board and donors, we have $2-to-$1 matching funds for all gifts made to NW Energy Coalition now through Giving Tuesday, November 28. Triple your impact towards a clean, affordable, and equitable energy system for the Northwest. When you give, your donation helps us advance our work to transform and decarbonize the…
October 2023 Newsletter – New staff at NWEC, Bill Discount Rate programs, and the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative
Featured New Staff and Keynote Speakers at our conference! Welcome our new staff members to the Coalition! Will Gehrke, Senior Technical Analyst William joined the Coalition in October 2023. Prior to joining the Coalition, he has worked for Oregon’s residential utility consumer advocate and the Florida Public Service Commission on a wide variety of energy…
Extreme weather events strengthen the case for customer-side resources, particularly managing load
Extreme weather events have become the new norm around the world. In the typically wet Northwest, prolonged periods of drought can put pressure on the region’s hydropower system, cause heat stress and wildfire risks. In this blog post, we connect the dots between increasingly volatile weather conditions and the value of customer-side energy resources. These…
Public Comment through 10/30 on Washington’s Transportation Electrification Strategy!
The public comment period opens today on the Washington EV Council’s draft Transportation Electrification Strategy (TES). The TES will serve as a roadmap to support widespread adoption of electric vehicles across Washington. This is one of the largest transportation transitions ever implemented in Washington, so the TES includes strategies for infrastructure, community access and affordability,…