March 2024 Newsletter – Legislative recaps, Conference panelists, and transmission planning 

By Matt Joyce | March 29, 2024

Featured Keynote speaker and panelists at our Clean & Affordable Energy Conference!  We’re excited to announce our keynote speaker and panelists at our upcoming Clean & Affordable Energy Conference on May 7 in Boise. We hope to see you there!  Keynote speaker: Shannon Wheeler, Chairman, Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee  Shannon F. Wheeler, notable for…

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Customer-side resources will be critical as rising electricity demand, extreme weather and climate change impact the Northwest power system 

By Matt Joyce | February 26, 2024

In January 2024, extreme cold descended on the Northwest, causing a significant spike in electricity demand. At the same time, there were serious challenges for energy supplies across the region. But first and foremost, we want to acknowledge those personally affected by the severe weather and send a heartfelt thank you to all the utility…

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Washington’s Transportation Electrification Strategy tackles the state’s largest source of emissions 

By Matt Joyce | February 21, 2024

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the country. This includes Washington, where transportation makes up around 40 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For the region to achieve its ambitious climate goals, it’s crucial to develop well-planned pathways to decarbonize all sectors of our economy, especially the biggest piece…

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January 2024 Newsletter – NWEC Internships, New Montana Reps, and Columbia-Snake Agreement

By Matt Joyce | January 25, 2024
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Featured New internships, Montana caucus representative to the board, and Montana caucus chair, oh my!  New internships The Coalition is excited to announce two new internship openings for those interested in learning more about advancing affordable and equitable clean energy. We are interested in having this internship support the goals of justice, equity, and inclusion.…

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Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Digest – Fall 2023

By Matt Joyce | January 9, 2024

Welcome to the recap digest of our Fall 2023 “Clean & Affordable Energy Conference” on December 6 in Portland, OR! We were excited to host our first in-person conference since 2019 for a day of discussion around energy issues facing our region. Before we jump into the recap, we’d like to thank the sponsors who…

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November 2023 Newsletter – Giving Tuesday, Clean Energy Awards Winners, and General Rate Cases 

By Matt Joyce | November 22, 2023
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Featured Giving Tuesday on November 28 and Clean Energy Awards Reception!  Giving Tuesday on November 28th! Triple your impact from now through Giving Tuesday, November 28th. When you give, your donation helps us advance our work to transform and decarbonize Northwest communities. We continue to lead efforts to advance energy efficiency and energy equity, transportation…

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2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, Dec. 6 in Portland, OR!

By Matt Joyce | November 17, 2023

Join the NW Energy Coalition for our 2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Wednesday, December 6 8am – 7pm PT Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Portland Join us on December 6 in Portland for our first in-person conference since 2019! Network with peers in the clean energy community, hear from expert panelists and keynote speakers, and…

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Triple your impact now through Giving Tuesday on 11/28!

By Matt Joyce | November 13, 2023

Thanks to the generosity of our Board and donors, we have $2-to-$1 matching funds for all gifts made to NW Energy Coalition now through Giving Tuesday, November 28. Triple your impact towards a clean, affordable, and equitable energy system for the Northwest. When you give, your donation helps us advance our work to transform and decarbonize the…

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