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E&E article: Is it cool to be 'green' at sports stadiums? Yes, but it goes beyond that
Stadiums across the country are going green. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it saves millions of dollars on energy and garbage bills. The biggest savings have been from energy efficiency improvements such as switching to LED lighting. Additional measures include water conservation and enhanced recycling and composting programs. Check out E&E’s series on the impact warming temperatures are having on sports.
Read MoreBig thanks!
We greatly appreciate the outpouring of support for the NW Energy Coalition during yesterday’s Give Big event! We came very close to our $10,000 goal with 63 donors contributing $9,040. That does not include The Seattle Foundation’s partial match which has yet to be announced. If you didn’t have the chance to donate yesterday, you can still support our efforts at http://nwenergy.org/donate
Read MoreWe need your help on May 5
Patrick Judge of the Montana Renewable Energy Association says he invests in the NW Energy Coalition because no other group has the depth of policy expertise or breadth of member support. He invites you to join him in giving to the NW Energy Coalition on May 5 for GiveBIG – a fundraising event in which donations to nonprofits are partially matched by The Seattle Foundation sponsors. Your donation will go farther and help meet the Coalition’s $10,000 spring fund drive goal. It’s like getting an immediate return on investing in a clean energy future for ourselves and our children
Read MoreSpring conference to feature panel on the needs and costs for new transmission
Please join us for the NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, May 29-30 in Boise. A panel of experts will address the needs and costs of the Boardman to Hemingway and Gateway West transmission lines. These high-voltage transmission lines currently slated for construction in Idaho aim to improve reliability, handle a higher load and incorporate additional renewable energy sources. Opponents question whether the lines are needed and if the costs are justifiable. This panel will address the needs and opportunity costs associated with the construction of these two transmission lines.
Read MoreGiveBIG on May 5
Please donate to the NW Energy Coalition on May 5 for GiveBIG. The Seattle Foundation is offering a stretch pool that will make your donation go farther. Help us reach our spring fundraising goal of $10,000! With your investment, we can build solutions so families pay lower energy bills, children breath cleaner air, we stabilize our climate and our wild salmon thrive again.
Read MoreHow clean energy is faring in Northwest state legislatures
This fall and spring, NW Energy Coalition staff have been working in state legislative sessions throughout the region to advance and especially to defend clean and affordable energy laws. Each legislature is different, but many of the issues being addressed are familiar ones: energy efficiency, including building codes; renewable energy incentives and targets; distributed generation options, particularly resident-sited solar power; and coal plants and climate. Low-income protection and electric vehicle infrastructure are also getting legislative looks.
Read MoreTell your senator: Fund energy efficiency and solar programs
The Washington Senate’s Ways & Means Committee today released a proposed capital budget that slashes several of the state’s key energy efficiency and solar programs. These sensible programs save money for Washington schools, homes and businesses on their utility bills and help us meet our clean energy and climate goals. Please urge your senator to fund critical energy efficiency and solar programs.
Read MoreNW Energy Coalition seeking senior development associate
The NW Energy Coalition is an alliance of more than 100 environmental, civic and human service organizations, progressive utilities and businesses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. We advance energy efficiency, renewable energy and a consumer and wildlife-friendly power system. The Coalition is seeking an energetic fundraiser to build financial support for its efforts to advance a clean and affordable energy future. Resume review begins on April 27th.
Read MoreTake Action: Stop bill that would slow energy efficiency gains
Washington’s strong energy and building codes often prove to be the state’s most cost-effective energy conservation measures. They reduce electricity and gas use, and save consumers money for years to come. But some business interests, including builders and realtors, want to squelch new energy code improvements. Their strategy is to legislate a more complicated code amendment process. Please tell chair Jeff Morris and other House committee members to reject SB 5804.
Read MoreBillings Gazette guest editorial: Wind energy is driving economic development in Montana
Renewable Northwest’s Jeff Fox explains how Montana’s wind energy development is on the rise despite the fact that the state’s renewable energy standard plateaus this year at 15 percent. Recent wind projects have lead to billions of dollars in economic investment and created hundreds of jobs. Montana has one of the best wind resources in the country and can continue to reap the economic benefits of wind development into the future.
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