Policy
Study shows EV’s save $800/year in fuel costs
The Union of Concerned Scientists has released a new report, Going from Pump to Plug: Adding up the Savings from Electric Vehicles. The report compares fuel and maintenance costs of driving…
Solar Plus Northwest aims to triple region’s solar energy resources
The NW Energy Coalition has joined a broad coalition of stakeholders in supporting Solar Plus, an in initiative that’s working to triple the amount of solar energy installed in Washington…
Updated “50 States of Grid Modernization” report available
New report summarizes grid modernizations actions and proposals in all 50 states. The Department of Energy recently concluded that electric system reliability and resiliency are at risk due to the…
Women in Energy & Renewables Networking Happy Hour — Nov. 30, Portland
POWER PNW monthly meet-ups provide a welcoming and casual opportunity to meet peers, share ideas and opportunities, and educate colleagues about projects and initiatives of interest to the group. All women and…
Pacific NW Low Carbon Scenario Analysis presentation available
Arne Olson and E3 (Energy + Environmental Economics) have prepared a new study evaluating the effectiveness and cost of various policy approaches for achieving deep decarbonization of the electricity generating…
Natural Gas, Utility Biz Model Reform, & Just Transition at the Fall 2017 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
The Fall 2017 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference was held on Thursday, November 2nd at the Seattle Hilton. More than 200 attendees gathered to explore issues related to energy, climate,…
Expanding Fast Charging — 11/9, Seattle
Sponsored by Forth REGISTER Impact Hub 220 2nd Ave S Seattle, WA 98104 Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PST) Many electric vehicle drivers can do…
Oregon Gov. Brown asserts leadership in transition to clean energy
NW Energy Coalition congratulates Governor Brown on Energy Efficiency and Transportation Electrification executive orders The NW Energy Coalition congratulates Governor Kate Brown for issuing two executive orders that will accelerate…
New Coalition Formed to Advance Zero Energy Buildings in Oregon
NW Energy Coalition joins with other organizations to promote zero energy building A group of Oregon-based organizations is announcing the formation of a coalition to advance the rapid adoption of zero…
Drive for carbon pricing featured at Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
Organizations in Washington and Oregon are gearing up for another run at passing carbon pricing legislation in 2018 either in their state legislatures or, if that effort fails, very possibly…