Conference spotlight: Climate science and our changing hydrograph

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Public Hearing 11/19 on Regional Power Plan

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Special interview of Energy 350 president Chris Smith caps Clean & Affordable Energy Conference agenda

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Congratulations to our 4 Under Forty honorees & Clean Energy Awards winners!

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Earn MCLE credits at NWEC's Dec. 3 conference!

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Clean Energy Canada releases plan for British Columbia

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OpEd: A clean energy plan to benefit all Montanans

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Weigh in on the 7th Power Plan

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Press Release: Draft power plan relies on energy efficiency

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Coalition study finds negligible cost for effective salmon recovery action

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Coalition honors clean energy leaders with Headwaters awards

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Northwest Power and Conservation Council and other planners systematically underestimate efficiency savings from new products

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NWEC fall conference site's eco features

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Coalition honors I-937 architect with Headwaters Award

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Announcing our Fall 2015 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference keynote speaker: Dr. Nancy E. Ryan

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Send us your nominees for the annual 4 Under Forty honors!

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Electric utilities are meeting renewable energy targets at a lower cost

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Intensive rate design workshop well attended by regional advocates

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ACEEE awards reflect region’s energy efficiency commitment

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2015 legislative sessions challenging for Northwest clean energy advocates

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Coalition efforts help put less coal, more efficiency in PacifiCorp's plan

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Coalition offers initial ideas to strengthen 7th Plan’s energy efficiency provisions

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Renewable Northwest's Megan Decker new chair of NW Energy Coalition board

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Coalition analysis: 7th Power Plan model minimizes looming coal plant costs, ignores out-of-region generators

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The Tri-City Herald: Benton PUD’s solar panels producing savings for investors

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Coalition, allies urge Council to push low-income energy efficiency in the 7th Plan

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Bozeman Daily Chronicle guest column: Building on 10 years of renewable energy

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NW Council blog post – Northwest energy future: Efficient, low-cost, low carbon

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Coalition presents its two highest awards

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Idaho Power honors Nancy Hirsh

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Energy experts flock to Boise for Coalition's spring conference

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E&E article: Is it cool to be 'green' at sports stadiums? Yes, but it goes beyond that

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Big thanks!

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We need your help on May 5

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Spring conference to feature panel on the needs and costs for new transmission

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GiveBIG on May 5

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How clean energy is faring in Northwest state legislatures

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Tell your senator: Fund energy efficiency and solar programs

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NW Energy Coalition seeking senior development associate

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Take Action: Stop bill that would slow energy efficiency gains

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Billings Gazette guest editorial: Wind energy is driving economic development in Montana

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Portland Monthly: Drink "green" this St. Patrick's Day with eco-friendly beers

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Take action: Tell the Senate to support energy efficiency standards

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NWEC spring conference to feature world-renown energy consultant Aimee Christensen

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Unclouding the Council's crystal ball: What we look at changes everything

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Senate bills attack Washington state's clean energy standards

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Tell BPA to fulfill its energy efficiency commitments

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Idaho Statesman guest opinion: Idaho needs a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Clean Energy Choice Act builds on I-937 success

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AWEA blog: How wind energy helps keep the lights on despite variable winds

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Climate Solutions blog: Protecting Washington's clean energy commitment

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Lower load growth expectations for 7th Plan don't reduce importance of energy efficiency

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MLB.com: Safeco first MLB park to illuminate field with LED lights

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Webinar on utility-scale wind and natural gas peaking plants this Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. PST

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Washington and Idaho members will lead the Northwest Power and Conservation Council in 2015

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7th Power and Conservation Plan vehicle to clean energy future

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Northwest Power and Conservation Council seeks comments on direct natural gas use, aka 'fuel switching'

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Wendy Gerlitz takes policy helm, completing leadership team transition

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Huffington Post blog: 6 reasons 2014 was a good year for climate action

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Clean energy advocates should rally behind governor's bold climate plan

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The Columbian article: All-renewable energy eyed for Boeing plant

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Appliance Standards Awarness Project blog post: New standards to improve efficiency of clothes washers in laundromats and apartments

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Oregonian guest opinion: How wind power helps rural Oregon

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Northwest electricity consumers enjoying higher and higher energy savings

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Idaho Statesman article: PUC approves two projects on Idaho Power grid

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NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference draws largest-ever crowd; Coalition adds four new members

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Friends new and old support the Coalition at Founding the Future Gala

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Crosscut artice: Washington businesses unite on climate action

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In victory for clean energy development, court upholds transmission planning order

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Gov. Inslee proclaims October 30 Weatherization Day in Washington State

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NW Energy Coalition conference to feature consumer protection panel

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Grist article: How one building is changing the world

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NWEC policy director Nancy Hirsh addresses B.C. – U.S. issues

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Christian Science Monitor article: Blue-light special: three scientists share Nobel for physics for work on LEDs

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Nuclear in the age of climate change brown bag discussion

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New federal equipment standards create big Northwest energy savings

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NW Energy Coalition seeks policy director

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NW Energy Coalition announces new executive director

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Join us for the NW Energy Coalition conference and gala!

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Public input will be crucial in shaping next regional power and conservation plan

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The Columbian Op-Ed: Climate woes, income inequality can be tackled together

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Billings Gazette article: PSC approves NW Energy's $870M purchase of PPL's hydro dams

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Pioneer energy efficiency data analyst Nancy Hersh to keynote Coalition conference Nov. 7 in Portland

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Coalition member group Seinergy reaches milestone

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Please join us for Founding the Future, a NW Energy Coalition Gala in Portland, Ore.

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Kelsey Jae Nunez named executive director of Snake River Alliance

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The Tyee Op-Ed: BC's climate plan is working, so why stop now?

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Crosscut article: Are the feds simply shielding Columbia River dams from wrecking balls?

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Oregonian article: Carbon limits and skeptical regulators force new scrutiny of PacifiCorp coal plant investments

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Washington utilities report they're exceeding their I-937 energy efficiency targets — again

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32 groups sign letter to BPA on low-income energy efficiency

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Crosscut article: Meet 4 young leaders changing Northwest environmentalism

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NEEA board adopts new 5-year strategic plan with lean budget, leaving long-term energy savings at risk

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NW Energy Coalition seeking half-time policy staff

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Seattle Times column: Energy efficiency becomes hot market for tech companies

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Efficiency-boosting mechanism for PSE moving ahead

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4 Under Forty honoree Gus Takala touts energy efficiency in EnergyBiz column

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Smart Grid Northwest to host launch event and annual member meeting

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Op-Ed: Colstrip is neither cheap nor reliable for Montanans

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4 Under Forty celebration a huge success!

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E&E news: Wind turbines generate prompt energy payback – study

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Federal agencies squander chance for progress on Northwest salmon survival, send region back to court

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4 Under Forty Honoree Bios

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NW Energy Coalition to honor Seattle's first living building on June 12

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Clean and affordable energy advocates petition NEEA board to maintain energy efficiency budget

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NW Energy Coalition offering paid internship

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NW Energy Coalition to give first organizing award

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Spring conference in Montana a rousing success

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Snake River Alliance clean energy director Ken Miller wins regional leadership honor

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NW Energy Coalition to honor young clean energy leaders

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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance could be cut nearly 30%: Attend a hearing and stop the budget cuts!

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Montana Standard op-ed: Dam purchase "watershed" moment

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Groups assail BPA’s woefully low efficiency spending proposal

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Save the date: 4 Under Forty – June 12, 2014 in Seattle

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Governor signs bill to preserve Oregon's RPS

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Last chance to book your reduced rate hotel room for NWEC's Helena conference!

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Washington legislature: I-937 survives challenges while new clean energy bills stall; operating budget provides oddly mixed message

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4 Under Forty: An event to honor young energy leaders

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BPA seriously underfunding energy efficiency

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NWEC spring conference to feature energy efficiency panel

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The Energy Activist Update, Feb. 2014: Defending and advancing clean energy in Northwest state legislatures

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Save Our Wild Salmon press release: Science panel’s review provides pathway to expanded spill test

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Olympian Editorial: Do not compromise the Energy Independence Act

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Stop the clean energy rollbacks!

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Oregon Future Energy Conference: April 22, 2014

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Editorial: Latest salmon deal is disappointing (again)

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Op-Ed: Coal's time is over

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Idaho Energy Update, February 3

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Protect and advance our clean energy law!

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Federal agencies squander chance for progress on Northwest salmon

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Idaho Energy Update, Jan. 13

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The Oregonian guest opinion: Will 2013 be the year coal died?

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BPA wins Platts Global Energy Award for grid optimization

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Guest opinion: Columbia River plan fails to protect salmon

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Montana Attorney General should seek more facts, not less

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Governor Jay Inslee Honors Washington Industrial Energy Leaders

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Coalition analyzes spill test effects on electricity consumers’ bills

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December Idaho Energy Update from Snake River Alliance

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NWEC comments from recent Clean Air Act public session

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Focus on electricity future, celebration of Sara Patton 20th draw large, enthusiastic crowd to Coalition’s fall conference

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The Oregonian guest opinion: Federal government doing to little to help Columbia salmon

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Seattle Times Guest column: Energy Independence Act costing less than naysayers warned

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4 Under Forty Celebration a Huge Success!

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Increasing Numbers of Northwest Residents Chose Green Power

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Video: Flathead Electric making use of solar, biomass projects

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There’s good news and bad news for Northwest’s salmon

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Seattle Times: Snake River barging drop: new factor in dams debate?

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Guest column: Montana needs fair access to renewable energy markets

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Confronting Idaho Power's coal plans

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DOE Overestimating Impact of Energy Efficiency Standards on Appliance Prices

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ACEEE honors BPA industrial efficiency program

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Seattle Times: Saving energy to aid economy, leader of national group says

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21 groups ask BPA to reverse course on planned rollbacks of salmon spill

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Bonneville Power Administration makes compelling ‘Case for Conservation’

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Idaho Energy Update from Snake River Alliance

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Great Falls Tribune: Wind at Spion Kop wind farm 'phenomenal'

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The Transformer – Washington regulators' rulings on Puget Sound Energy set national precedents

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Big wins for clean energy in PSE case

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Coalition elects new chair and executive board

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Welcome to our newest members!

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Boise conference report

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The Olympian: Olympia takes position against coal

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Portland Tribune: Oregon hits 2010 emissions target

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Headwaters Award presented to Scott Jenkins at Safeco event

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New Pilot Unlocks Deep Energy Efficiency in Buildings

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Billings Gazette – Program focuses on energy savings as a business goal

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Inslee and Kitzhaber can lead a Columbia resolution – Editorials – The Olympian

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Photos from the 2013 NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference in Boise

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Boise talk show focuses on Coalition's May 31 conference

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The Spokesman-Review Guest Opinion: Clean energy incentives keep spurring growth

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Idaho Statesman Reader's View, Idaho Power: Company needs to explain coal decision

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Celebration, film showings honor Headwaters Award winners

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Businesses urge Wash. Governor Inslee to extend renewable sales and use tax exemption

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Future Energy Conference: PacifiCorp, NW Energy Coalition experts address efficiency | Sustainable Business Oregon

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High-benefit, low-cost efficiency bill dies in Washington state Senate

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Washington state media lends support to energy efficiency

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Ron Simms on I-937: People power means clean power for the people of Washington state

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Power plan assessment shows energy efficiency on track to meet regional goal

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Executive Director Sara Patton on BPA's next 75 years

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Clean energy advocates provide action plan for climate change solutions

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Washington's SHB 1017 – Equipment Efficiency Standards

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News Tribune: State Senate moving backward on 3 fronts, says Inslee

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Statement by executive director Sara Patton on the appointment of new BPA Administrator

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Washington policy analyst Murray honored for energy efficiency efforts

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Celebrating Washington's Clean Energy Success

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WA environmental community announces its 2013 legislative priorities

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Coalition lauds new federal approach to recovering endangered Columbia Basin salmon

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Coalition-presented energy efficiency and renewable energy events highlight where we are and where we’re going

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NWEC adds four new member organizations at Portland conference

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Over 140 clean energy experts and advocates flock to Portland

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NW Energy Coalition receives Seattle Business magazine’s Legacy Award

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Idaho Statesman: Energy-efficiency success stories

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Energy Efficiency Already Provides More than "All of the Above" Energy Strategy

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PPL Montana to mothball coal-fired plant in 2015

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PSE, Mason, Lewis and Grays Harbor reach clean energy benchmarks

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Earth Ministry's LeeAnne Beres receives Headwaters Award

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1 Million Homes Weatherized Under US Recovery Act

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New Oregon wind farm is the largest in U.S.

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Feds Maintain Status Quo as Salmon Numbers Struggle

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Avista, Inland far surpass clean energy goals

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Seattle Times Op-ed: Attack on green energy industry misguided

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Coalition Director Patton debates wind power subsidies on KUOW's The Conversation

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NEEA’s Jeff Harris Honored as an ACEEE Champion of Energy Efficiency in Buildings

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CUB Policy Center presents its 2nd annual conference, Energy Efficiency: The Next Generation.

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Rousing celebration notes success of I-937

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Seattle public meeting delivers clear message to BPA: Boost energy efficiency, low-income assistance budgets

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Battery charger standards in contention

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The Olympian: 9th circuit upholds state code for home-energy use

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Sam Garst receives Coalition's highest award

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Coalition congratulates Flathead Electric Cooperative and Snohomish County PUD for energy efficiency awards

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NW Energy Coalition praises conservation goal in Oregon governor’s draft 10-year energy plan

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Mike Weedall, BPA efficiency staff receive prestigious clean energy award

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From the Flathead Beacon: Panel Discusses Importance and Challenges of Energy Efficiency

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New Clothes Washer and Dishwasher Standards Will Save Consumers Loads of Money, Protect the Environment

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A light bulb revolution: CFLs and LEDs replace incandescent bulbs

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From the Spokesman-Review: Clean energy best for state

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Judge Redden Endorses Lower Snake Dam Removal

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The Energy Activist – Spring 2012

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Idaho Statesman: Fisheries scientists redefine the salmon debate by trumpeting more ‘spill’

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Montana conservationists say water quality near coal mines needs protection

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Save Our Wild Salmon celebrates biggest achievement so far

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Seattle City Light's Carrasco appointed to national energy efficiency commission

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Energy Efficiency Brownbag Lunch- A special presentation on residential energy efficiency

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Coalition honors energy efficiency leadership of Terry Morlan and Regional Technical Forum

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Energy conservation editorial from the Oregonian

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West Coast leaders launch plan to create a million new jobs by 2020

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Appliance savings just get better and better

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Seattle City Light releases draft six-year strategic plan

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Two recent videos highlight the economic benefits of energy efficiency investments

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NWEC Comments on BPA's oversupply management procedure

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RNP releases new report: Renewable investments near $8 billion in Washington state

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30th Anniversary Gala & Fall Conference Photos

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The Impact reports on the Clean Energy Initiative debate

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Washington's clean energy future at risk

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From the Sacramento Bee: State has stake in Columbia salmon solution

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Light Bulb rider bad for businesses and consumers

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Congress Calls on Obama to Convene Salmon Solutions Table

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The Energy Activist – Fall 2011

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State Dept. Announces Reevaluation of Keystone XL Tar Sand Pipeline

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Executive Board Caucus Report Highlights — Oct. 20, 2011

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Report Shows Energy Efficiency Efforts In 2010 Marked Biggest Megawatt Savings Gain In 30 Years

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Alliance Reports on Idaho Utilities’ Use of Coal-Fired Generation

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Executive Board Caucus Report Highlights — Sept. 15, 2011

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Washington Future Energy Conference coming in October

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The status quo vs a cleaner energy future

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Executive Board Caucus Report Highlights — Aug. 18, 2011

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Columbia River salmon plans: The judge is not amused

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Federal Judge Rules for Columbia and Snake River Salmon

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Industrial efficiency program nets national honor for NEEA

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Executive Board Caucus Report Highlights — July 21, 2011

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Salmon Group Wades Into Pacific Northwest Curtailment Battle

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One step closer to a coal-free Oregon

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Northwest Power and Conservation Council honored for best-ever regional plan

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Update: US House of Representatives wastes time and energy

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House Refuses to Pull Plug on Energy-Efficient Lighting

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New York Times: Atop TV sets, a power drain that runs nonstop

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It's still the economy, stupid

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CUB’s Jenks is 2010 Headwaters Award winner

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New Buildings Institute receives Coalition's highest award

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Executive Board Caucus Report Highlights — June 16, 2011

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Washington State Rep. Dunshee awarded letter of commendation by NW Energy Coalition

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Coalition's Spring Conference tackles big issues in Boise

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Executive Board Caucus Report Highlights — May 12, 2011

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Snake River Alliance releases guide to Idaho’s Clean Energy Future

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Executive Board Caucus Report Highlights

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Legislature passes landmark legislation to transition Washington off polluting coal-fired power

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Three from Montana honored for clean energy commitment

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Spill Announcement for Columbia and Snake Rivers Helps Salmon, Jobs

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What we can learn from Japan's nuclear disaster

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State-by-state highlights from NW Energy Coalition Executive Board meeting on March 17, 2011

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Enviros and Labor stand together to move Washington beyond coal

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Wash. Senate OKs bill to close coal plant

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Wind power on BPA system sets new record

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The Columbian: Closing TransAlta

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Seattle Times and PI.com report on coal hearing

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Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Washington State Energy Efficiency Rules

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Report: Washington's TransAlta Coal Plant Ranked 125th Nationally in Release of the Toxic Metal

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Welcome Lynne Dial, the Coalition's new Policy Associate

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Does Your Outlet Need Centralia?

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The Missoulian: Measure looks to deter tiered energy rates for conservation efforts

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NPR Posts Positive Poll for Clean Energy in Northwest

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ABC News: Judge rules lawsuit against Mont. coal lease can go on

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Coal terminal opponents grill Montana governor at WA commissioners' meeting

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Boardman plan is good; now let's reach for better

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The Transformer – January 4, 2011

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Federal investigators probing finances of nuclear backers in Idaho

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The Coalition is Hiring!

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The Daily Astorian: Coal exports and tar sands extraction carry large environmental costs

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The New York Times: Integrating Wind and Water Power, an Increasingly Tough Balancing Act

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The Missoulian: Decoupling, inverted block rates can help energy consumers

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The Oregonian: Australian coal company wants to build coal-export terminal in Longview to ship to Asia

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Coalition documents Obama’s ghoulish salmon plan

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WNS story: Attack of the Oil Company Mega-Loads? Big Shipments Scare NW Watchdogs

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Missoulian Op-Ed: Renewable energy works for Montana

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First solar projects approved for public land

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Northwest groups urge members of congress to say "no" to mega-industrial transportation corridor

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The Olympian: Clean energy groups protest Centralia TransAlta coal plant

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Economic boost awaits transmission upgrades in Idaho

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Oregon's Bill Bradbury appointed to Northwest Power and Conservation Council

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Seattle City Light's new video contest targets "Energy Vampires"

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