Making Change for 25 Years
Where We Work
Renewable Northwest is the only advocacy organization with a committed and long-term focus on the renewable energy policies and markets of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. We also engage extensively in market-development advocacy efforts across the West in order to help build a connected western electricity market.
What We Do
Renewable Northwest is a renewable energy advocacy organization. With a granular focus on policy and regulatory proceedings in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana, we are relentless in our effort to ensure transparent, efficient and competitive markets for renewable energy across the Western US.
How We Work
Our strength comes from our members, a unique and powerful coalition of renewable energy professionals, ratepayer advocates, and environmental NGOs. Together, these groups contribute their respective talents towards the socially and environmentally responsible advancement of clean energy projects across our region.
Our Vision
Every home, business, and vehicle in the Northwest powered by renewable, affordable, carbon-free electricity.
OUR SUCCESS METRIC IS SIMPLE: MEGAWATTS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY DEPLOYED
OUR EFFORTS HAVE LED TO 9,400 MW OF GRID CONNECTED RENEWABLES.
News Highlights
The renewable energy industry is entering a new and complex era. Here are some of our hot takes on key issues impacting Renewables in the Northwest.
Renewable Northwest: Statement on Systemic Racism
While the work of Renewable Northwest has been very narrowly focused on the renewables industry and the benefits of decarbonization, we cannot ignore or excuse ourselves from addressing issues of systemic racism.
The Coronavirus and Decarbonization
As the world struggles to flatten the curve of Coronavirus infections, I am reminded of another curve we would be wise to maintain our focus on — the decarbonization curve.
Learn & Explore
Project Map
Take a detailed look at renewable energy projects bringing clean electricity to communities across the Northwest.
Fact Sheets
A state-by-state look at the energy, carbon, and financial benefits renewables bring to the Northwest.
The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.
- Mary Pickford
News Releases
Often working behind the scenes, this is your spot for hearing our staff’s in-depth take on the key issues impacting renewables in the Northwest.
Document Library
Your place to find the key planning, policy and analysis documents shaping our region’s energy future.