A repository for digital copies of the original, printed Energy Activist. Written for people who don’t analyze energy policy for a living, The Energy Activist helped Coalition members and allies keep track of often complex energy and salmon issues. Each edition explores a key issue affecting the Northwest’s energy future.
SEATTLE, WA – Washington Governor Jay Inslee has proposed SB 6203, a carbon pricing bill that, if enacted, will over time reduce the state’s dependence on polluting fossil fuels, accelerate the transition to clean and affordable renewable resources, stimulate the state’s already growing clean energy economy, and help ensure that the benefits of the transition […]
The evening will feature a reception followed by a program featuring Lynda Mapes, Seattle Times reporter, Rocky Barker, Idaho Statesman reporter, with Jeff Renner, formerly of KING5 as emcee – about Northwest salmon, orca, and people, and rivers and dams and politics – with a focus on the Elwha River in western Washington and the lower Snake […]
The Environmental Priorities Coalition, of which the NW Energy Coalition is a member, is rallying support for Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s newly announced carbon pricing proposal. You can help by participating in a phonebank tonight or by joining the upcoming hearing in Olympia that’s scheduled for this coming Tuesday, January 16. Here’s what you should do: […]
Emerald Cities Collaborative is hosting a lunchtime discussion in downtown Seattle about our evolving energy system and how we can make sure that all communities share in the benefits of the transition to clean, renewable energy. REGISTER TO ATTEND When: Thursday, January 18, 12-1:30p Where: Seattle Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Energy Democracy: Advancing […]
The NW Energy Coalition congratulates Allison Arnold on being named the first-ever Executive Director of the Solar Installers of Washington (SIW). An SIW press release describes Arnold’s background in this way. “Allison brings to SIW nearly a decade of experience in renewable energy policy, marketing, and program management. Allison began her solar career in California, […]
Questions remain about how best to achieve it A new study conducted by the consulting firm, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) and sponsored by the Public Generating Pool (PGP), Benton Public Utility District, and Energy Northwest, shows that the Northwest can transition to an energy efficient, low-carbon electric system at relatively little cost. This study, […]
Today, the NW Energy Coalition joined dozens of organizations and companies nationwide in a letter sponsored by the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coaltion that asks congress to fully fund the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for fiscal year 2019. Over the last eight years, the LIHEAP appropriation has declined by 35% and […]
Today, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced a plan to reduce by 50% greenhouse gas emissions from its electricity generating and natural gas operations. Nancy Hirsh, executive director of the NW Energy Coalition, congratulated PSE on its effort to cut emissions and also expressed hope that PSE will make specific commitments to increasing energy efficiency and customer […]
LEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR THE FORUM ACEEE’s Hot Water Forum is the only technical conference about efficiently making, distributing, and using hot water, regardless of its source. Since 2008, the Hot Water Forum has brought together experts and novices from manufacturing, distribution (plumbing), electricity, gas and water utilities, government, and the research community […]
The Opportunity Council is soliciting letters of interest and statements of qualifications from consulting and/or legal firms to conduct work for The Energy Project through December 31, 2018. The Energy Project is a collaborative initiative between the Washington Community Action Partnership and the State of Washington Department of Commerce that strives to improve affordable access […]
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