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Washington legislature: I-937 survives challenges while new clean energy bills stall; operating budget provides oddly mixed message
Thanks to the steadfast efforts of activists such as you, our Clean Energy Initiative 937 has weathered another stormy legislative session. Despite numerous bills to weaken its energy efficiency and new renewables standards, I-937 emerged from the session not only relatively unscathed, but in some ways strengthened.
Read More4 Under Forty: An event to honor young energy leaders
The NW Energy Coalition is proud to honor four clean energy leaders, age 40 and under, at our 4 Under Forty event in Seattle this June. If you know someone who has shown great leadership in building clean and affordable energy solutions, please take a few minutes to share their story with us. More details on the Seattle event will follow shortly. In the meantime please submit your nomination today and give the young leaders you know a chance to be recognized for the great work they do every day.
Read MoreStop the clean energy rollbacks!
Several bills moving toward floor votes in Olympia would undercut our clean energy law, Initiative 937, and reduce Washington’s commitment to a clean and affordable energy future. Proposed changes include allowing coal purchases from the TransAlta plant to reduce utilities’ renewable energy obligations. Tell your state legislators to stop rollbacks to I-937 and clean energy!
Read MoreIdaho Energy Update, Jan. 13
The latest Idaho Energy Update from Snake River Alliance’s Ken Miller addresses Idaho Power’s flagging commitment to energy efficiency and its continuing opposition to wind power. This edition of the Idaho Energy update contains articles regarding Idaho Power’s energy efficiency programs, its qualms about wind generation, and footage of the bus that crashed into its headquarters.
Read MoreNW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
Please save the date for the NW Energy Coalition’s Spring 2014 NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference in Helena, Montana on May 2 & 3. The conference will feature speakers, panels, and networking opportunities with clean energy experts and advocates from around the region.
Read MoreDoug Still Memorial Community Organizing Award created
For the first time, the Coalition has created an award to recognize those who empower others to stand up for clean and affordable energy.
The aptly named Doug Still Memorial Community Organizing Award will honor individuals or organizations for their commitment to directly engaging citizens in taking action for a clean and affordable energy future…
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Members The Coalition has around 100 member organizations, including: environmental, civic, and human service organizations, unions, utilities, and businesses and individual members throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia. Together with our members we advocate for renewable energy, energy efficiency, low-income and consumer protection, and restoration of fish and wildlife on the Columbia and Snake…
Read MoreGiveBIG for Clean and Affordable Energy Solutions on May 2!
Please join us on Wednesday to build solutions for a clean and affordable energy future. Make a gift to the NW Energy Coalition this Wednesday, May 2nd and the Coalition will receive additional matching funds through the Seattle Foundation to support clean and affordable energy. All supporters of a clean and affordable energy future in any state are welcome to participate.
Help bring together diverse voices and unparalleled policy expertise to build clean and affordable energy solutions.
GiveBIG this Wednesday, May 2!
Read MoreSpring NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
Mark your calendars for our 2012 Spring Conference and Board Meeting. This year we’ll be at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Kalispell, Montana.
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