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A year in review – 2020 at the Coalition
What a year it has been! There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that 2020 has been a challenging year. The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted everyone’s life, caused severe economic…
What an Act! – the 40th Anniversary of the NW Power Act
On December 5, 1980, the groundbreaking Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (Power Act) was signed by President Jimmy Carter. This December, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of…
Fall Member Meeting Summary
Organizational Update Current Board Chair, Ben Otto, expresses gratitude towards Coalition staff and the amount of work that has been able to move forward. Financially, we are in a strong…
NWEC Presents 2020 Awards
Each year, the NW Energy Coalition presents a series of awards to organizations or individuals striving towards a clean energy future. We are proud to present the following awards to…
COVID-19 Consumer Protection Updates
The last six months in the utility world and how it affects customers The public and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been undeniable. Most prominently, job and business…
Webinar: How can energy efficiency programs reach vulnerable populations during COVID-19?
Presented: October 7, 11:30 – 12:30 PST Energy efficiency programs play a significant role in creating healthier homes and lowering energy bills for participants. However, many vulnerable populations are not benefiting…
Regional electric system and demand management make the difference during California heatwave
Lower Snake River dams not critical – clean energy solutions will cover peak demand and protect salmon August is usually a time to take things easy, maybe go on vacation…
10th Annual CUB Policy Conference (Virtual) – October 16
Join the NWEC at the tenth annual Oregon CUB Policy Conference, Finding Hope: Improving Our Energy Systems in the Age of COVID-19. This virtual event will take place on Friday,…
GridFWD 2020 (Virtual) – October 6 – 15
GridFWD 2020 will once again bring together a wide range of stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities facing our energy community. The theme for this year’s virtual event, Power…
Oregon Solar Energy Conference 2020 (Virtual) – October 6-8
The Virtual Oregon Solar Energy Conference – (V)OSEC – is taking place as a fully-immersive, remote, virtual event on October 6 – 8, 2020. Earn NABCEP CEUs, visit engaging exhibits,…