NW Energy Coalition
@nwenergy.bsky.social
In partnership with other public interest groups, we are challenging the Department of Energy’s illegal emergency order forcing Washington’s last coal plant to operate past its planned retirement date.
earthjustice.org/press/2026/p...
earthjustice.org/press/2026/p...
Public Interest Groups Challenge Trump Administration Order to Keep Washington’s Last Coal Plant Operating
DOE’s order disrupts a long-planned shutdown of a coal plant in Centralia, Washington, designed to provide state residents with cleaner air and affordable, reliable, clean energy
earthjustice.org
January 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM
In partnership with other public interest groups, we are challenging the Department of Energy’s illegal emergency order forcing Washington’s last coal plant to operate past its planned retirement date.
earthjustice.org/press/2026/p...
earthjustice.org/press/2026/p...
For 15 years, Washington has invested in a responsible transition for the Centralia coal plant. Keeping it open violates state law and public trust and puts an unfair burden on Washington utility customers to pay for a facility we have already paid to shut down.
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
Trump should butt out of TransAlta's planned shutdown in WA | Op-Ed
The Trump administration is using its fear-based rhetoric playbook, raising the specter of rolling blackouts to justify keeping a Nixon-era coal plant running.
www.seattletimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:27 PM
For 15 years, Washington has invested in a responsible transition for the Centralia coal plant. Keeping it open violates state law and public trust and puts an unfair burden on Washington utility customers to pay for a facility we have already paid to shut down.
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/trum...
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NEW: 2026 environmental legislative priorities announced!
- Protecting Climate and Environmental Health Funding
- Restore Wildfire Resilience Funding
- Data Centers, Environmental Protection, and Affordability
- Bottles and Cans Recycling Refund Act
Join us: wcaction.us/EPC2026
- Protecting Climate and Environmental Health Funding
- Restore Wildfire Resilience Funding
- Data Centers, Environmental Protection, and Affordability
- Bottles and Cans Recycling Refund Act
Join us: wcaction.us/EPC2026
December 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
NEW: 2026 environmental legislative priorities announced!
- Protecting Climate and Environmental Health Funding
- Restore Wildfire Resilience Funding
- Data Centers, Environmental Protection, and Affordability
- Bottles and Cans Recycling Refund Act
Join us: wcaction.us/EPC2026
- Protecting Climate and Environmental Health Funding
- Restore Wildfire Resilience Funding
- Data Centers, Environmental Protection, and Affordability
- Bottles and Cans Recycling Refund Act
Join us: wcaction.us/EPC2026
We're Hiring! ⚡ NWEC is seeking an experienced Events and Membership Manager to join our team.
Learn more about the position and how to apply here: nwenergy.org/wp-content/u...
Learn more about the position and how to apply here: nwenergy.org/wp-content/u...
November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We're Hiring! ⚡ NWEC is seeking an experienced Events and Membership Manager to join our team.
Learn more about the position and how to apply here: nwenergy.org/wp-content/u...
Learn more about the position and how to apply here: nwenergy.org/wp-content/u...
NWEC is happy to support Fervo's Principles for Responsible Geothermal Development which Fervo co-developed along with Sierra Club as a starting point for conversation. fervoenergy.com/geothermal-s...
Holding Ourselves to a Higher Standard: The Launch of the Geothermal Sustainable Development Pact - Fervo Energy
A Letter from Fervo's CEO & Co-founder, Tim Latimer
fervoenergy.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
NWEC is happy to support Fervo's Principles for Responsible Geothermal Development which Fervo co-developed along with Sierra Club as a starting point for conversation. fervoenergy.com/geothermal-s...
Happy Heat Pump Water Heater week! We’re celebrating by listening to the first-ever song in the world about water heaters: cleantechnica.com/2025/10/20/t...
The First Song Ever Written About A Water Heater - CleanTechnica
Today, the first day of Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) week, the non-profit led Advanced Water Heating Initiative is making history with the release of the first song ever written about a water heater.
cleantechnica.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Happy Heat Pump Water Heater week! We’re celebrating by listening to the first-ever song in the world about water heaters: cleantechnica.com/2025/10/20/t...
Our Senior Policy Associate Ben Otto recently joined the City Club of Boise to discuss clean, affordable, and reliable energy in a time of rising demand for electricity.
Listen: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/city-cl...
Listen: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/city-cl...
City Club of Boise - Energy Supply and Demand
Energy experts assess electrical generation in the modern era with respect to resources, policies and systems in Idaho and the Intermountain West.
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our Senior Policy Associate Ben Otto recently joined the City Club of Boise to discuss clean, affordable, and reliable energy in a time of rising demand for electricity.
Listen: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/city-cl...
Listen: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/city-cl...
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@nwenergy.bsky.social
Portland, Dec 3 — The NW Energy Coalition’s Fall Conference tackles energy demand, climate resilience, and transmission planning. Be part of the clean energy conversation. Register: nwenergy.org/featured/fal...
Portland, Dec 3 — The NW Energy Coalition’s Fall Conference tackles energy demand, climate resilience, and transmission planning. Be part of the clean energy conversation. Register: nwenergy.org/featured/fal...
September 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
@nwenergy.bsky.social
Portland, Dec 3 — The NW Energy Coalition’s Fall Conference tackles energy demand, climate resilience, and transmission planning. Be part of the clean energy conversation. Register: nwenergy.org/featured/fal...
Portland, Dec 3 — The NW Energy Coalition’s Fall Conference tackles energy demand, climate resilience, and transmission planning. Be part of the clean energy conversation. Register: nwenergy.org/featured/fal...
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: nwenergy.org/news/press-r...
Our statement: nwenergy.org/news/press-r...
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 Administration’s primary concern when it chose to join a smaller energy market Sept. 12, 2025 NW Energy Coalition applauds ...
nwenergy.org
September 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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: nwenergy.org/news/press-r...
Our statement: nwenergy.org/news/press-r...
Join Sustainable Northwest for their 10th annual Fall Energy Symposium in September!
Learn more and register here: e.givesmart.com/events/JvF/
Learn more and register here: e.givesmart.com/events/JvF/
August 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Join Sustainable Northwest for their 10th annual Fall Energy Symposium in September!
Learn more and register here: e.givesmart.com/events/JvF/
Learn more and register here: e.givesmart.com/events/JvF/
Join us for our Fall 2025 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference in Portland, Oregon!
Learn more and register here: nwenergy.org/featured/fal...
Learn more and register here: nwenergy.org/featured/fal...
August 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Join us for our Fall 2025 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference in Portland, Oregon!
Learn more and register here: nwenergy.org/featured/fal...
Learn more and register here: nwenergy.org/featured/fal...
“We 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 it’s too late."
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/bpa-...
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/bpa-...
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.
www.seattletimes.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“We 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 it’s too late."
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/bpa-...
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/bpa-...
@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: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
Register here: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
August 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
@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: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
Register here: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
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...
Ms. Kennedy brings a strong management, leadership and organizational operations skill set to the Coalition.
nwenergy.org/announcement...
July 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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...
Ms. Kennedy brings a strong management, leadership and organizational operations skill set to the Coalition.
nwenergy.org/announcement...
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.
nwenergy.org/announcement...
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.
nwenergy.org/announcement...
May 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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.
nwenergy.org/announcement...
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.
nwenergy.org/announcement...
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. nwenergy.org/featured/nwe...
NWEC Statement on BPA’s 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...
nwenergy.org
May 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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. nwenergy.org/featured/nwe...
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/
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/
April 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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/
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/
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: lnkd.in/gQ-t7rWN
Apply to be our next Executive Director! More information can be found here: lnkd.in/gQ-t7rWN
April 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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: lnkd.in/gQ-t7rWN
Apply to be our next Executive Director! More information can be found here: lnkd.in/gQ-t7rWN
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.
Webinar - Wildfire and Utilities - Hosted by NW Energy Coalition
YouTube video by NW Energy Coalition
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April 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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.
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.
WA Rep. Newhouse, House GOP members fight to keep what Trump called ‘green new scam’
Biden-era spending on renewable energy projects is in the Trump administration's crosshairs. But some House GOP members are fighting to save it.
www.seattletimes.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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.
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
April 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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
In the Missoulian: NWEC and others oppose HB877 which would strip away MT Public Service Commission’s ability to review and approve or deny large load electricity customers like data centers. Read more in the article. missoulian.com/news/local/b...
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.
missoulian.com
April 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In the Missoulian: NWEC and others oppose HB877 which would strip away MT Public Service Commission’s ability to review and approve or deny large load electricity customers like data centers. Read more in the article. missoulian.com/news/local/b...
Join NWEC & Save our Wild Salmon 3/20 for a webinar, RECIPROCITY! NWEC’s 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. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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...
us06web.zoom.us
March 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Join NWEC & Save our Wild Salmon 3/20 for a webinar, RECIPROCITY! NWEC’s 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. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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
March 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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
The Seattle Times covers BPA’s decision in what market energy to join: “In play right now is a realignment of Northwest utilities into new energy markets ... This is a complex topic, so let’s step back to see what’s new.”
Climate, energy upheavals roil Northwest power market
As extreme weather events spike energy costs, a new market is forming among Northwest utilities.
www.seattletimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The Seattle Times covers BPA’s decision in what market energy to join: “In play right now is a realignment of Northwest utilities into new energy markets ... This is a complex topic, so let’s step back to see what’s new.”