News and Updates

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In The News: Oregon’s electricity future is dimming - The Oregonian

April 20, 2025

Nicole Hughes contributed a Letter to the Editor to the Oregonian, published Apr. 20, 2025.

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Oregon's Energy Future is Not Very Bright

April 17, 2025

In 2021, Oregon enacted a law mandating utilities serve Oregon customers with 100% clean electricity by 2040. Since then, progress has been slow, and utilities are not on track to meet the first milestone in 2030.

Renewable Northwest's 2024 Annual Report

March 20, 2025

Renewable Northwest is excited to share our 2024 Annual Report!

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Podcast Feature: NPM Interconnections (US) – Episode 140: Nicole Hughes

March 11, 2025

Nicole Hughes talks with New Public Media about the recent Bonneville Power Administration layoffs and what this means for the PNW grid.

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RNW's Statement on BPA Workforce Reduction

February 21, 2025

Renewable Northwest released the following statement from Executive Director Nicole Hughes in response to the recent workforce reduction at Bonneville Power Administration.

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RNW's Statement on Wind Energy Executive Order

January 22, 2025

Renewable Northwest released a statement from Executive Director Nicole Hughes in response to President Trump’s Executive Order on offshore wind and onshore wind leasing and permitting.