How a community, a company, and environmental groups are building the future Even before Centralia, Washington was founded, coal was being mined there. So, by the time the town was formally incorporated in 1886, the local mine was already its largest employer. Then, in 1971, Washington’s largest coal-fired power plant opened in Centralia and, between […]
The 17th Cleantech Forum San Francisco Learn more and Register As a true kick-off for the year ahead, this January gathering of the global cleantech innovation community offers unique opportunities to learn, network, and get deals done. Since 2002, Cleantech Group has brought together leading corporate executives, startup and scale-up company CEOs, investors, government agencies, […]
2019 HPC Northwest Regional Conference & Trade Show Register Here Join industry leaders along with fellow weatherization professionals, home performance contracting businesses, program administrators, and others working in the residential energy efficiency industry for a cutting-edge educational experience at the 2019 HPC Northwest Regional Home Performance Conference. Become a part of the conversation as we […]
What an effort! Yesterday’s election culminated an immense effort by thousands of people throughout the Northwest to effectively address issues of clean energy, climate change, equity, and affordability. Those efforts met with success in Portland with passage of the Portland Clean Energy Initiative and they did not in Washington where Initiative 1631 was defeated. Win […]
Bruce Nilles to keynoteClean & Affordable Energy Conference Beyond Coal Campaign founder to discuss expanded areas of activism in new role at Rocky Mountain Institute SEATTLE, Washington — Bruce Nilles is relentless. Fifteen years ago he founded the Sierra Club’s highly successful Beyond Coal Campaign, which has helped retire a quarter of the nation’s coal fired […]
I-1631, the clean air and clean energy measure, is critical for addressing climate change. Yet, a lot of loud voices are claiming the proposed carbon fee on fossil fuel polluters won’t do have much effect and costs will be passed through to customers. But, if they believe that, then why are the polluters — big […]
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 […]
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