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Keeping the Lights On: A Broader View of Resource Adequacy
Keeping the Lights On: A Broader View of Resource Adequacy emilybutterfield Wed, 01/21/2026 - 16:00 Contributed by RNW Staff Recent winter cold snaps and summer heat domes bring an increasingly familiar worry: will the grid hold? As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, the Pacific Northwest is facing heightened risk of power outages from d
WestTEC 10-Year Horizon Report: Mapping the West's Transmission Future
WestTEC 10-Year Horizon Report: Mapping the West's Transmission Future emilybutterfield Mon, 02/09/2026 - 12:01 Regular readers will know that we've taken a strong interest in transmission development at RNW. And for good reason: the Pacific Northwest, and the entire West, can neither cost-effectively meet the energy demands of a vibrant economy nor achieve
In the News: NorthWestern Energy Responds to Criticisms of Draft Integrated Resource Plan - NewsData
In the News: NorthWestern Energy Responds to Criticisms of Draft Integrated Resource Plan - NewsData emilybutterfield Thu, 02/19/2026 - 14:32 Renewable Northwest's Director of Montana and Idaho, Kyle Unruh, was recently quoted in a NewsData article covering public feedback on NorthWestern Energy’s draft 2026 Montana Integrated Resource Plan. Kyle noted that
Understanding Oregon's Land Classifications
Understanding Oregon's Land Classifications emilybutterfield Tue, 02/24/2026 - 09:47 Contributed by RNW Staff For many years, RNW has been engaged in conversations on Oregon's land use, and we’ve often found that the same words can mean very different things to different people. For example, terms like "farmland" and "agricultural land" are used interchangea
In the News: PGE announces its biggest-ever addition of renewable energy sources - Oregon Public Broadcasting
In the News: PGE announces its biggest-ever addition of renewable energy sources - Oregon Public Broadcasting emilybutterfield Fri, 02/27/2026 - 15:07 Renewable Northwest's Regulatory Affairs Director, Mike Goetz, was recently quoted in an OPB article covering Portland General Electric's major renewable energy expansion. Mike highlighted that the two battery
Washington’s New Clean Energy Tax Bill & Why It Matters
Washington’s New Clean Energy Tax Bill & Why It Matters emilybutterfield Wed, 04/01/2026 - 09:58 A major clean energy policy for Washington crossed the finish line this legislative session. House Bill 1960 , sponsored by Representative Alex Ramel, overhauls the tax framework for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects in the state. The implic
Renewable Northwest's 2025 Annual Report
Renewable Northwest's 2025 Annual Report emilybutterfield Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:00 We're proud to share Renewable Northwest's 2025 Annual Report! 2025 tested our organization and the broader clean energy community. Despite headwinds, RNW continued delivering a clear, fact-based case for a clean, reliable, and affordable grid across the Pacific Northwest. Our
RNW's 2026 Short Session Legislative Recap
RNW's 2026 Short Session Legislative Recap emilybutterfield Thu, 04/30/2026 - 11:19 RNW recently wrapped a productive three-month stretch across the 2026 short legislative sessions in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Despite budget pressures dominating all three capitols, renewable energy saw meaningful progress across the region. In Idaho and Washington, poli
Competing Priorities for Oregon’s Land
Competing Priorities for Oregon’s Land emilybutterfield Tue, 05/19/2026 - 16:13 Contributed by RNW Staff Oregon is the nation’s ninth largest state geographically, but most land isn’t available for development. This is by design and a point of pride for most Oregonians. More than 50 years ago, Oregon adopted a collection of land use goals with the express pu
RNW welcomes the appointment of Travis Kavulla as Administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration.
RNW welcomes the appointment of Travis Kavulla as Administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration. emilybutterfield Mon, 06/29/2026 - 09:17 RNW welcomes the appointment of Travis Kavulla as Administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration. Kavulla has extensive experience in the Northwest and brings deep expertise in utility regulati