What We Do

Policy

Across our four-state region, at all levels of government, RNW works to establish, implement, and defend policies that drive investment in clean energy, storage and transmission. 

Markets & Transmission

RNW advances efficient, regionally coordinated electricity markets and the transmission infrastructure needed to support them. As West-wide market footprints evolve, we work to ensure they deliver clean energy reliably and cost-effectively.  

Siting & Permitting

RNW promotes streamlined, predictable, and reasonable siting and permitting processes. Our goal is to enable the timely development of clean energy projects, including renewable generation, storage, and transmission infrastructure.

Regulation

RNW is deeply engaged with utility planning and procurement processes to ensure growing electricity demand is met with a diverse selection of clean energy, storage and necessary transmission.

Where We Work

RNW is the only advocacy organization with a sustained, long-term focus on renewable energy policy and electricity markets in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. 

Over more than 30 years, we have built trusted relationships with state agencies and legislators, Governors, county commissioners, and public utility commissioners and their staff, enabling us to advance practical and effective policy solutions.

While our work is grounded in the Northwest’s electricity system, we recognize that the region’s future depends on integration with a broader, efficient, and well-coordinated west-wide electricity market. As a result, we also engage extensively in market development efforts beyond our home states.  

How We Work

RNW’s strength comes from convening diverse perspectives and a commitment to building trust and durable relationships. RNW’s membership includes renewable energy industry leaders,  alongside environmental and consumer advocacy organizations.  This broad coalition does not always share the same priorities but their collaboration enables policy and market solutions that help meet the real-world challenges of developing, integrating, and operating renewable energy projects across the region.   

Renewable Northwest Annual Report (2024) (click to download pdf)

Renewable Northwest Strategic Plan 2024 - 2026 (click to download pdf)

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