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Pathways Initiative’s Step One Proposal for Governance of a West-Wide Energy Market
A single, unified energy market in the West is essential to unlock the clean energy resource potential of the West, enable efficient use of our infrastructure, and maintain a reliable and affordable energy system. The West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative is a collaborative, multi-step effort to create this connected, independently governed Western energy market, as discussed…
May 2024 Newsletter – Summer interns, gas utility decarbonization, and new FERC rule
Featured Welcome to our two summer interns! Soumya Keefe Soumya started her internship with the Coalition in April of 2024 as one of two 2024 Interns. Soumya is a recent graduate of Colorado College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies. Soumya is passionate about working towards more equitable and environmentally sustainable…
Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Digest – Spring 2024
The NW Energy Coalition hosted our Spring conference in Boise, ID this year. Speakers discussed next steps in salmon recovery in the Columbia basin, new opportunities in markets and transmission, and protecting consumers as the region decarbonizes. Find a summary of the discussions below, but first, a thank you to our sponsors who made this…
April 2024 Newsletter – GiveBIG, Pathways Initiative Update, and more!
Featured GiveBIG now through May 7-8! Join us for GiveBIG 2024 – two days of online giving May 7 and 8 across Washington state. Here’s your chance to help support the NW Energy Coalition’s work to advance clean, equitable, and affordable energy policies. Thanks to you, NWEC works hard every day to create a smarter…
March 2024 Newsletter – Legislative recaps, Conference panelists, and transmission planning
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…
February 2024 Newsletter – Spring Conference, new blog post, and more rate cases
Featured Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Join us on May 7 in Boise for our Spring Conference! Network with peers in the clean energy community and hear from experts on the pressing energy issues in our region. Panelists will discuss next steps in Columbia basin salmon recovery and decarbonizing our energy system, how…
Customer-side resources will be critical as rising electricity demand, extreme weather and climate change impact the Northwest power system
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…
Washington’s Transportation Electrification Strategy tackles the state’s largest source of emissions
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…
January 2024 Newsletter – NWEC Internships, New Montana Reps, and Columbia-Snake Agreement
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.…
Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Digest – Fall 2023
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…