Register for the conference! Breaking news: Bruce Nilles of the Rocky Mountain Institute and formerly of the Beyond Coal Campaign to deliver the keynote speech Join the NW Energy Coalition on Nov. 15th in Portland for the Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! This fall’s conference will be held at the World Forestry Center’s Miller Hall: 4033 Southwest […]
Next Level Energy Efficiency Workshop November 14, 2018 The Native American Student Community Center, 710 SW Jackson St, Portland, OR 97201 Produced by the NW Energy Coalition & The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians REGISTER In the Northwest’s clean energy economy, energy efficiency drives the lion’s share of commerce, employment, and greenhouse gas reductions. […]
Washington State Solar Summit October 19, Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA The Washington State Solar Summit, hosted by Solar Washington, is a one day conference consisting of panels and presentations covering topics relevant to the Washington solar industry. Solar Summit attendees include representatives from solar installation companies, utilities, manufacturers, distributors, engineers, tribes, city and state government […]
Why is there an Energy Efficiency Day? Because all of us, especially policymakers, need to be reminded that, as we pursue economic growth and jobs, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, a transition to a clean electric system, and affordable energy now and in the future, energy efficiency is doing the heavy lifting. We hear about […]
E4The Future and Environmental Entrepreneurs have issued a new analysis that expands on a recent clean energy jobs report by drilling down on the role that energy efficiency jobs play in every state’s economy. Last May, the Energy Futures Initiative and the National Association of State Energy Officials published the 2018 U.S. Energy and Employment Report and […]
Twende Solar, a not-for-profit organization that develops community solar projects in communities of need around the world, recently collaborated with the Portland Rescue Mission on the Shepherd’s Door Solar Sanctuary Project in Portland, OR. Shepherd’s Door is a sanctuary of peace and security for women and their children who are seeking a safe transition to healthy lifestyles. […]
Board of Directors Application Information The NW Energy Coalition is seeking to fill two positions on its Board of Directors. The Coalition is a non-profit alliance of more than 100 environmental, consumer, civic, and human service groups; progressive utilities; energy efficiency and renewable energy businesses, and other Northwest organizations. The 15-member Coalition Board includes representatives […]
Last week, part 1 of this post focused on the Northwest’s impending shortfall in meeting 7th Power Plan goals for energy efficiency as well as plans by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to cut funding for energy efficiency efforts by 10% in 2020 and 2021. That news comes against the backdrop of efforts by the Trump […]
This week, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council staff updated Council members on regional energy efficiency savings and savings projections relative to the goals contained in the 7th Power Plan. The good news is that the region beat the 2-year milestone in the plan. The bad news is that the region is on a path […]
Help define the future of the Pacific Northwest energy system at GridFWD 2018, the premier event about deploying advanced solutions to modernize our regional grid. Join leaders from utilities, solution providers, regulatory agencies and governments who are working together to improve the flexibility, resiliency, operation and electrification of the region’s power. Hosted by Smart Grid […]
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