Decarbonizing Buildings, Transportation & Fuels

Coalition supports Washington Clean Utilities Act.

HB 2402, the Washington Clean Utility Act, will ensure that progress on greenhouse gas reduction and growth in Washington’s clean energy economy don’t come to an end when existing renewable…

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NW Energy Coalition encouraged by SB 6203, Gov. Inslee’s carbon bill

SEATTLE, WA – Washington Governor Jay Inslee has proposed SB 6203, a carbon pricing bill that, if enacted, will over time reduce the state’s dependence on polluting fossil fuels, accelerate…

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New study optimistic about a low-carbon energy system for the Northwest

Questions remain about how best to achieve it A new study conducted by the consulting firm, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) and sponsored by the Public Generating Pool (PGP), Benton…

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PSE plan to cut emissions is a positive first step. More are needed

Today, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced a plan to reduce by 50% greenhouse gas emissions from its electricity generating and natural gas operations. Nancy Hirsh, executive director of the NW Energy…

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Washington UTC issues historic order in PSE rate case

An important step toward a clean energy future in the Northwest OLYMPIA, Washington — Yesterday the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved a settlement and issued a final decision on contested…

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Ben Otto reviews this year’s Idaho climate change summit

“Safeguarding Idaho’s Economy in a Changing Climate” is a wide-ranging two-day summit, that took place on November 16th and 17th in four cities around the state.  The conference is designed…

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Does natural gas has a role in the clean energy future? Martha Baskin reports

From the Public Radio Exchange: Journalist Martha Baskin interviews three panelists from the recent Clean & Affordable Energy Conference panel on the role of natural gas as the Northwest transitions…

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Drive 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…

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Spencer 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…

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Idaho: New financing option available for solar and energy efficiency

  The NW Energy Coalition is partnering with Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union (PSCCU) to expand solar financing in the Northwest. Since 1934, PSCCU has been empowering members to do…

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