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Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Issues Puget Sound Energy Risk-Sharing Order for Natural Gas Climate Commitment Act: Impact and Implications
By Will Gehrke, Senior Technical Analyst, NW Energy Coalition NWEC, Climate Solutions, and Washington Conservation Action, represented by Earthjustice, intervened in a UTC proceeding to propose a risk-sharing mechanism for Puget Sound Energy’s costs of complying with the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The UTC issued a Final Order on Friday, February 21, 2025. Background: The Climate…
Pathways Initiative and EDAM Update: California Legislation Introduced
NW Energy Coalition2/21/2025Contact: Jill Wasberg, 206-790-8151, jill@nwenergy.orgBen Otto, 208-724-1585, ben@nwenergy.org Day-Ahead Energy Market related legislation was introduced in California on February 20, 2025. The California unions for utility and electrical workers, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Environmental Defense Fund are working with the legislative sponsors. Recall the core barrier to prior efforts to create a…
Jan. 2025 Newsletter – Save the date for our spring conference, regional updates and more
Spring 2025 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference: Missoula, May 7 Save the date to join us in Missoula for our Spring 2025 Clean and Affordable Energy Conference: Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:30 – 5:00 PM Join the NW Energy Coalition this spring in Missoula for our Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! We’ll have three panel discussions…
Press release: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approves the design of Markets+; BPA should recognize that Extended Day Ahead Market is the best choice for the region
For Immediate Release Thursday, January 16, 2025 Seattle – On Thursday morning, January 16, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the design of Markets+, one of two day-ahead markets being developed in the west. The FERC decision is just one procedural step as the Bonneville Power Administration and Northwest utilities continue to review the…
Regulatory tools to advance affordability in utility costs
By Mike Goetz With the rising tide of inflation, increases in the cost of commodity goods, and energy infrastructure costs going up, the Northwest has an energy affordability challenge. With nearly 44% of U.S. households defined as low-income according to U.S. Department of Energy statistics in 2023, many customers are forced to make difficult decisions…
Make a year-end donation to support the Coalition
By Beth Brooks Greetings! Our heartfelt wishes to you and yours for a healthy and peaceful holiday season. We are pleased to report that the NW Energy Coalition has had another highly productive and action-packed year. Among our top programmatic successes in 2024 are the following: –We’ve collaborated with our allies to educate and…
Dec. 2024 Newsletter – Clean & Affordable Energy Conference summary and regional updates
Fall 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Recap This year, we hosted over 200 people in Seattle, WA, for our fall Clean & Affordable Energy Conference. We featured three panel discussions: balancing energy affordability as we decarbonize, exploring opportunities to further advance Tribal-led energy development, and achieving a new governance structure that opens the opportunity…
Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Digest – Fall 2024
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the NW Energy Coalition hosted over 200 attendees at our fall Clean & Affordable Energy Conference in Seattle, WA. We featured three panel discussions on balancing energy affordability as we decarbonize, exploring opportunities to further advance Tribal-led energy development, and achieving a new governance structure that opens the opportunity for…
Oct. 2024 Newsletter – Join us at the Clean & Affordable Energy Conference and on the ground updates
Power Up for Fall Energy Conference Season Join the NW Energy Coalition for our Fall 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference: Nov. 13 Wednesday, Nov. 13, 8 AM – 5 PM, at University of Washington’s HUB in Seattle, WA! Be sure to stick around for the Clean Energy Awards Reception from 5 – 7 PM.…