Washington Governor Jay Inslee has appointed NW Energy Coalition Executive Director, Nancy Hirsh, to co-chair a 27-member advisory committee to guide an update to the state energy strategy. The committee’s charge is to identify policies and actions to ensure competitive energy prices, foster a clean energy economy, and ensure the state meets its greenhouse gas […]
The Sustainability Conference for Business & Government The GoGreen Conference, created and organized by Social Enterprises, is a sustainability learning experience for business and public sector decision-makers. Featuring regionally targeted content and recognized leaders from the community, GoGreen works across industry silos to foster peer-to-peer learning and collaborative solutions. Sustainabilty is a powerful and indispensable tool […]
Energy leaders discuss challenges and opportunities as the Northwest transitions to a clean energy system On December 2, the NW Energy Coalition hosted its Fall 2019 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle. Conference guests participated in discussions and presentations exploring the region’s upcoming transition to an […]
The second in a series about changes coming to the Northwest electric system The internet of things (IoT) is an old concept that is about to come to fruition in the electric system. Grid-integrated appliances, home energy systems, and EV infrastructure are just a few of the “things” which the electric system will soon be […]
The first in a series about coming changes to the Northwest electric system In ten years, the NW electric system will be a very different creature . . . we hope. In addition to reducing and ultimately removing fossil fuel resources, the grid will see another fundamental change — the integration of emerging customer-side resources […]
The NW Energy Coalition has published a fact sheet summarizing tactics that solar installers can use to attract more people of color to the industry and to their companies. The fact sheet is derived from a study published in June by the Solar Foundation, which found that only about 10% of 7,300 solar industry jobs […]
Implementing the Clean Buildings for Washington Act The 2019 session of the Washington State Legislature enacted House Bill 1257, the Clean Buildings for Washington Act. A primary provision of the bill directs the Washington State Department of Commerce to establish energy efficiency standards for existing commercial buildings over 50,000 square feet. Compliance requirements will be […]
Accelerate grid modernization at GridFWD 2019. Join 90+ senior leaders from utilities, solution providers, regulatory agencies, governments and advocates. Learn about modernization best practices, emerging markets & models, and building a culture of innovation. Grid-focused trainings and tours round out this three-day event. This event will be held at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, October 7-9, […]
FORTH, the advocacy organization for transportation electrification, has a series of Northwest events coming up this fall. October 16, Seattle — Revolutionizing The Electric Car Buying Process, 4-6pm Explore strategies to educate consumers and dealers about EVs and strategies to get cars to consumers and to engage dealers in making the electric car jump. Guest speaker Hieu […]
Achieving a low-carbon or no-carbon energy system isn’t just a matter of switching our sources of electricity from coal-fired and natural gas-fired power plants to wind and solar power. It’s also about embracing more energy efficient houses, buildings, and appliances that reduce our need for electricity. And it’s about engaging new resources, many of them […]
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