Working for a clean, affordable, and equitable energy future for the Northwest
Why We Need a New Approach to Transmission Planning in the Northwest
Our region faces growing energy demands, changing climate patterns, and continued development of low-cost solar and wind power. We have a long history of interconnecting our region through a network of transmission lines to control costs, increase reliability, and integrate clean energy.
NWEC is advocating for a new forward-looking, community-first approach to transmission planning—one that seeks to engage with stakeholders and communities early in the planning process, to identify needs, concerns, opportunities and benefits right from the start.
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Learn more about the Montana regional connectivity study.
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Engage with NWEC and partners at the Northwest Transmission Summit in Boise, Idaho May 7-8. Register here.
Questions about the study, or want to learn more: nwec@nwenergy.org.
Register For the Northwest Transmission Summit
Starts May 7, 2026
Join the NW Energy Coalition 12pm-5pm Thursday May 7 & 9am-3pm Friday May 8 Boise Centre – Boise, Idaho 850 W. Front Street (Directions & Parking) Spring 2026 Northwest Transmission Summit: building towards our prosperous future Our region faces growing energy demands, changing climate patterns, and continued development of low-cost solar and wind power. We…
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Our Mission
The NW Energy Coalition advances clean, equitable, and affordable energy policies by leveraging our analytic expertise and convening a broad alliance of people and organizations.
Our Vision
Northwest communities lead the development of an emissions-free energy system that equitably meets the needs of people, brings economic value to communities, addresses the climate crisis, and preserves the region's natural resources.
About Us
The Coalition is an alliance of over 100 environmental, civic, and human service organizations, utilities, and clean energy businesses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia.
NWEC News
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Northwest Transmission Summit Join us May 7-8 in Boise, Idaho to discuss how we can reinforce and expand ourtransmission system to meet our region’s needs…
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