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April 2023 newsletter – First ever Clean Energy Plan, rate increases, and more
Featured Panelist line-ups announced for the Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Panelist line-ups for our Spring 2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference have been announced and can be found on our website! Panelists will discuss the following topics, with ample time for questions from the audience: The conference will close out with a keynote address…
March 2023 Newsletter – Electric vehicles, energy efficiency, and keynote speaker
Featured Keynote Speaker for the Clean & Affordable Energy Conference We’re excited to announce our keynote speaker for our Spring 2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Sonia Aggarwal is the CEO of Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan energy and climate policy firm delivering research and analysis to help policymakers make informed choices. Previously, Sonia served as…
Government electricity procurement should kickstart the next wave of clean energy investments in the Northwest
The Northwest is leading the way towards a decarbonized energy system in the US. To meet new and growing electricity demand, we must build on the foundation of our hydropower system with the next generation of clean and renewable energy resources. Accelerating the development of new, non-hydro renewable energy and storage resources can decrease pressure…
February 2023 Newsletter – Save the date, legislative updates, and more
Featured Markets 101 webinar TOMORROW! Join NW Energy Coalition and Renewable Northwest for a virtual 101 discussion about the importance of regional electricity markets. At a high level, expert panelists will give an overview of why markets are important for: With several market options on the table and negotiations ongoing, the Northwest has never been…
2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference (Virtual)
Join the NW Energy Coalition for our 2023 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Thursday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 9 9:00am – 11:30am PT / 10:00am – 12:30pm MT. During this virtual event, panelists will discuss how to advance community energy resiliency and decarbonization through expanding the use of customer-side resources such as energy efficiency,…
Demand Response in the Northwest: Part 1
What is demand response and what can it do for our energy system? What is demand response and how does it work? The electric power system in the Northwest is undergoing a transformation. As coal plants retire and the region transitions to cleaner sources of variable energy, the grid is becoming more complex to operate.…
Markets 101 Webinar – February 15, 2023
Presented by: NW Energy Coalition & Renewable Northwest February 15, 2023 12-2pm PT Register here. Join NW Energy Coalition and Renewable Northwest for a virtual 101 discussion about the importance of regional electricity markets. At a high level, expert panelists will give an overview of why markets are important for: With several market options on…
January 2023 Newsletter – Legislative priorities, NWEC awards, and more
Featured 2022 NW Energy Coalition Awards & New Members Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the Coalition with a donation in 2022. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about legacy giving, please contact Beth@nwenergy.org. Bob Olsen Memorial Conservation Eagle Award The Eagle is awarded annually to recognize individual or organizational…
Electric vehicle charging standards adopted in Washington
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) recently adopted standards for public electric (EV) vehicle charging, often referred to under the more technical name, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). On December 16th, 2022, the Department adopted the final rule, which will take effect on January 1, 2024. By the end of 2022, there were over…
Legislative Priorities for 2023
Each year, the NW Energy Coalition advocates at the state level for priority bills and funding to advance a clean, affordable, and equitable energy future. This year’s state legislative sessions are kicking off this month. See our priorities for Washington, Oregon, and Montana below. Washington Investments in Clean Energy and Building Retrofits This year’s legislative…