The NW Energy Coalition tackles issues related to its four pillar objectives: securing all cost-effective energy efficiency, investing in new renewable energy, protecting energy consumers – especially low-income consumers, and restoring fish and wildlife harmed by the Northwest’s hydropower system. Specific issues and venues vary over time and geography, but all our actions point toward a future in which energy efficiency and new renewable energy meet all our growing power needs, benefiting energy users and enhancing wildlife and the environment.
Join the NW Energy Coalition for our Spring 2018 NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference on April 25th, 2018! Today’s most important energy topics will be addressed, including – How renewables can benefit from the western energy market transformation – How customers and communities can command a stronger voice in the making of energy choices […]
Yesterday HB 2402 the Washington Clean Utilities Act and SB 6203, Governor Jay Inslee’s carbon pricing bill, were passed out of their respective House and Senate committees. The passage of these bills out of committee is a necessary step toward achieving two important policy goals: Continuing to clean up our electric system by advancing renewable […]
Yesterday, the Bonneville Power Administration released its 2018-2023 Strategic Plan that lays out the agency’s goals as it works to adapt to an increasingly complex and competitive electricity market. The NW Energy Coalition congratulates BPA for establishing four important overarching goals in the new 5-year plan. They are: Strengthening financial health Modernizing system assets and […]
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 portfolio and energy efficiency standards top out in the year 2020. Sponsored by Delegates Gael Tarleton, Vandana Slatter, Nicole Macri, Gerry Pollet, and Beth Doglio, HB […]
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 the transition to clean and affordable renewable resources, stimulate the state’s already growing clean energy economy, and help ensure that the benefits of the transition […]
The evening will feature a reception followed by a program featuring Lynda Mapes, Seattle Times reporter, Rocky Barker, Idaho Statesman reporter, with Jeff Renner, formerly of KING5 as emcee – about Northwest salmon, orca, and people, and rivers and dams and politics – with a focus on the Elwha River in western Washington and the lower Snake […]
The Environmental Priorities Coalition, of which the NW Energy Coalition is a member, is rallying support for Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s newly announced carbon pricing proposal. You can help by participating in a phonebank tonight or by joining the upcoming hearing in Olympia that’s scheduled for this coming Tuesday, January 16. Here’s what you should do: […]
Emerald Cities Collaborative is hosting a lunchtime discussion in downtown Seattle about our evolving energy system and how we can make sure that all communities share in the benefits of the transition to clean, renewable energy. REGISTER TO ATTEND When: Thursday, January 18, 12-1:30p Where: Seattle Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Energy Democracy: Advancing […]
The NW Energy Coalition congratulates Allison Arnold on being named the first-ever Executive Director of the Solar Installers of Washington (SIW). An SIW press release describes Arnold’s background in this way. “Allison brings to SIW nearly a decade of experience in renewable energy policy, marketing, and program management. Allison began her solar career in California, […]
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 Public Utility District, and Energy Northwest, shows that the Northwest can transition to an energy efficient, low-carbon electric system at relatively little cost. This study, […]
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