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Great news for clean, reliable, and affordable energy! California just passed Assembly Bill 825, which transfers oversight of a large Western-based energy market to a new, independent organization governed solely by Western interests. Our statement:
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Press Release: California amends law to join its neighbors in a large Western-based energy market - NW Energy Coalition
The new structure for oversight of the market addresses the Bonneville Power Administrationâs primary concern when it chose to join a smaller energy market Sept. 12, 2025 NW Energy Coalition applauds ...
https://nwenergy.org/news/press-release-california-amends-law-to-join-its-neighbors-in-a-large-western-based-energy-market/
10 days ago
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Join Sustainable Northwest for their 10th annual Fall Energy Symposium in September! Learn more and register here:
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26 days ago
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Join us for our Fall 2025 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference in Portland, Oregon! Learn more and register here:
nwenergy.org/featured/fal...
about 1 month ago
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âWe urge the Northwest Power and Conservation Council to step up during this historic moment and work to help the region transition to clean, affordable and reliable energy, and rebuild abundant wild salmon and steelhead populations before itâs too late."
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/bpa-...
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BPA plan puts progress on clean energy and salmon recovery at risk | Op-Ed
Bonneville Power Administration's stance that the goal of 5 million returning adult salmon shouldn't be a legal obligation is alarming.
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/bpa-plan-puts-progress-on-clean-energy-and-salmon-recovery-at-risk/
about 1 month ago
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@sierraclub.org
is hosting a webinar on August 20 on the growth of data centers and what it means for the climate and ratepayers. Register here:
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about 2 months ago
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NW Energy Coalition Board Names Tamara Kennedy as New Executive Director Ms. Kennedy brings a strong management, leadership and organizational operations skill set to the Coalition.
nwenergy.org/announcement...
3 months ago
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The Value of Coalition: As federal rollbacks threaten hard-won progress on clean energy and environmental protections, NWEC is doubling down on our mission to build an equitable, carbon-free energy future.
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4 months ago
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NWEC is disappointed that BPA is choosing to join Markets+. We are concerned that BPA is not meeting its duty to manage public assets for broad public benefits.
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NWEC Statement on BPAâs Day-Ahead Market Policy Final Decision - NW Energy Coalition
NWEC is disappointed that the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is choosing to join Markets+, a project developed by the Arkansas based Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and with a more limited portfolio...
https://nwenergy.org/featured/nwec-statement-on-bpas-day-ahead-market-policy-final-decision/
4 months ago
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Join the NWEC team! We are hiring for multiple roles: Executive Director Communications Manager Part Time Events and Membership Coordinator Part Time Community Coordinator Salmon and Energy Policy Paid Internship See all open positions here:
nwenergy.org/employment/
5 months ago
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For nearly 50 years, NW Energy Coalition has been championing an affordable, clean energy future. Our mission fuels our commitment, and our expertise sparks outsized results. Apply to be our next Executive Director! More information can be found here:
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5 months ago
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With bills in all four states of MT, ID, WA and OR on wildfire mitigation plans this year, NWEC hosted a webinar on wildfire mitigation plans and discussed the intersection between wildfire and utilities, policymakers and communities impacted by wildfires. Watch here.
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Webinar - Wildfire and Utilities - Hosted by NW Energy Coalition
YouTube video by NW Energy Coalition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjOyVAo9Zok
6 months ago
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In Seattle Times
@conradswanson.bsky.social
writes how House GOP members are fighting to protect funding for renewable energy initiatives. The funding here in WA helps us hit our goals toward meeting Clean Energy Transformation Act requirements, says Charlee Thompson of NW Energy Coalition.
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WA Rep. Newhouse, House GOP members fight to keep what Trump called âgreen new scamâ
Biden-era spending on renewable energy projects is in the Trump administration's crosshairs. But some House GOP members are fighting to save it.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/house-gop-members-fight-for-biden-era-energy-spending-including-in-wa/
6 months ago
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Thank you Puget Sound Energy for being a sponsor for our 2025 Spring Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, to be held in Missoula, MT on May 7. Check out our website for all information on the event including panel topics and speakers. Register today!
tinyurl.com/yc3xafsk
6 months ago
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In the Missoulian: NWEC and others oppose HB877Â which would strip away MT Public Service Commissionâs ability to review and approve or deny large load electricity customers like data centers. Read more in the article.
missoulian.com/news/local/b...
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Power struggle: Debate over data center electricity usage, oversight in Montana
A power struggle over the regulation of data center companies, which want to buy huge amounts of electricity in Montana, heated up this week.
https://missoulian.com/news/local/business/article_36e05641-aa12-4be9-bf45-6357d1952aa2.html
6 months ago
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Join NWEC & Save our Wild Salmon 3/20 for a webinar, RECIPROCITY! NWECâs Nancy Hirsh and Ben Otto will share experiences & stories in helping to recover healthy & abundant salmon populations in Columbia-Snake Rivers & advancing sustainable and just energy.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: RECIPROCITY: Advancing Sustainable and Just Energy AND Healthy, Abundant Salmon. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the ...
Save Our wild Salmon Coalition is hosting a new webinar series: RECIPROCITY! It will focus on respecting and caring for salmon and their special relationship to the health of ecosystems, our lands and...
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CixhNmt1QY-3Y1xMsT3-IA?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=d90e5b1c-fb84-475e-a7c7-3a79d4af5909#/registration
6 months ago
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Thank you to Renewable Northwest for being a sponsor for our 2025 Spring Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, to be held in Missoula, MT on May 7. Check out our website for all information on the event including panel topics and speakers. Register today!
tinyurl.com/yc3xafsk
7 months ago
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The Seattle Times covers BPAâs decision in what market energy to join: âIn play right now is a realignment of Northwest utilities into new energy markets ... This is a complex topic, so letâs step back to see whatâs new.â
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Climate, energy upheavals roil Northwest power market
As extreme weather events spike energy costs, a new market is forming among Northwest utilities.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/climate-energy-upheavals-roil-northwest-power-market/
7 months ago
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A step forward for community solar in Montana! This week, the Montana Senate gave overwhelming approval to SB 188âa bill providing for community solar projects, and requiring public utilities to interconnect such facilities.
7 months ago
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NWEC, Climate Solutions, & Washington Conservation Action, represented by Earthjustice, intervened in a UTC proceeding to propose a risk-sharing mechanism for Puget Sound Energyâs costs of complying with the Climate Commitment Act. The UTC issued a Final Order on Feb. 21, 2025. More here:
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Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Issues Puget Sound Energy Risk-Sharing Order for Natural Gas Climate Commitment Act: Impact and Implications - NW Energy Coalition
By Will Gehrke, Senior Technical Analyst, NW Energy Coalition NWEC, Climate Solutions, and Washington Conservation Action, represented by Earthjustice, intervened in a UTC proceeding to propose a risk...
https://nwenergy.org/featured/washington-utilities-and-transportation-commission-issues-puget-sound-energy-risk-sharing-order-for-natural-gas-climate-commitment-act-impact-and-implications/
7 months ago
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We thank Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) for their support of our spring 2025 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference in Missoula on May 7 with an event sponsorship! All info on the conference including the registration link is here:
nwenergy.org/announcement...
7 months ago
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NW Energy Coalition: Pathways Initiative and EDAM Update: California Legislation Introduced
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Pathways Initiative and EDAM Update: California Legislation Introduced - NW Energy Coalition
NW Energy Coalition2/21/2025Contact: Jill Wasberg, 206-790-8151,
[email protected]
Otto, 208-724-1585,
[email protected]
Day-Ahead Energy Market related legislation was introduced in California on F...
https://nwenergy.org/featured/pathways-initiative-and-edam-update-california-legislation-introduced/
7 months ago
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RTO Insider covered Gov. Fergusonâs recent executive orders to explore the impact of data centers in Washington state. Fred Heutte with NW Energy Coalition, welcomed Fergusonâs initiative. Read more in the link.
www.rtoinsider.com/97346-wash-g...
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Wash. Governor Orders Study to Explore Data Center Impact
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to create a team that will explore the impact of data center growth on the state.
https://www.rtoinsider.com/97346-wash-governor-data-center-order/
7 months ago
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NW Energy Coalitionâs spring Clean & Affordable Energy Conference is in Missoula MT on May 7! Registration and all info on panels in the link. đ
nwenergy.org/announcement...
8 months ago
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