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Enter to WIN FREE Entry to our 2023 Spring Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NO LONGER ACTIVE, WINNERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED Enter to win one of three free entries to our virtual Spring Clean & Affordable Energy Conference to learn about clean energy topics in the Northwest!
Read MoreMarch 2023 Newsletter – Electric vehicles, energy efficiency, and keynote speaker
Featured Keynote Speaker for the Clean & Affordable Energy Conference We’re excited to announce our keynote speaker for our Spring 2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Sonia Aggarwal is the CEO of Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan energy and climate policy firm delivering research and analysis to help policymakers make informed choices. Previously, Sonia served as…
Read MoreGovernment electricity procurement should kickstart the next wave of clean energy investments in the Northwest
The Northwest is leading the way towards a decarbonized energy system in the US. To meet new and growing electricity demand, we must build on the foundation of our hydropower system with the next generation of clean and renewable energy resources. Accelerating the development of new, non-hydro renewable energy and storage resources can decrease pressure…
Read MoreMarkets 101 webinar: recording & slides
On February 15, 2023, the NW Energy Coalition and Renewable Northwest hosted a Markets 101 webinar to discuss the importance of regional electricity markets. The webinar was attended by more than 80 people from across the Northwest. Below you can find a link to the recording of the webinar as well as the slides. You…
Read MoreFebruary 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 MoreJanuary 2023 Newsletter – Legislative priorities, NWEC awards, and more
Featured 2022 NW Energy Coalition Awards & New Members Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the Coalition with a donation in 2022. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about legacy giving, please contact Beth@nwenergy.org. Bob Olsen Memorial Conservation Eagle Award The Eagle is awarded annually to recognize individual or organizational…
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