SAVE THE DATE: Microgrids in the Pacific Northwest - Policy, Planning, & Funding Opportunities | Oct. 21st 10-11am PST | Virtual
Energy resilience is a major priority for much of Pacific Northwest. As prolonged grid disruptions become more common in the region, how can microgrids help rural and Tribal communities keep the lights on? Join Sustainable Northwest and the Making Energy Work Coalition to find out!
We will be hearing from a group of experts steeped in the space, including:
Anders Alexander, Policy Committee member w/ Washington Solar
Energy Industries Assoc. to tee-up WA 2026 microgrid bills harnessing momentum of HB 2065/2066 in OR last year
Nathan Cheek, Community Energy & Economy Manager with Wallowa Resources to discuss Wallowa County's proposed microgrid project
Peter Kernan, Sr. Utility Analyst and AR 681 staff lead from PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION, STATE OF OREGON
Bayoan Ware, Sr. Project Manager w/ Energy Trust of Oregon to present the agency's custom microgrid incentive and upcoming funding opportunities