With the 2024 election in the rearview mirror, the CETI team and Board are assessing the impact that local, state and federal results may have on achieving an equitable clean energy transition in the Northwest.

Ruby and Eileen presented Idaho-specific findings from CETI’s Net-Zero Northwest study to the Idaho Climate Forum.

As the leaves begin to turn, CETI is also experiencing changes. Learn about exciting staff and program updates in our September newsletter.

As we build out the electricity generation and the transmission infrastructure required to achieve a clean energy transition in the Northwest, we can avoid perpetuating past harms from fossil fuel development and ensure that renewable energy development provides benefits for host communities.

As utilities look to meet higher electricity demand driven by increased electrification and data center growth, a day-ahead market could be a key tool to maintaining low-cost, reliable power. In the Northwest, utilities are considering two different day-ahead markets. This blog dives into the two options that Northwest utilities are weighing.

With Northwest utilities considering changing how they buy and sell power, it is a great time to understand our current system and various electricity market options. This blog explores four different types of market organization relevant to the Northwest.

August was exceptionally productive as the CETI team pushed hard to finish multiple projects with end-of-the-summer deadlines.

This blog explores data about heating fuel and housing characteristics presented in interactive visualizations on CETI’s Northwest Clean Energy Atlas.

The summer is flying by. The CETI Team is working hard to stay on track with our many projects, as well as get into the mountains and out onto the water as much as possible to appreciate what we are trying so hard to protect and preserve.

Research Analyst Jeanne Currie takes a deep dive into transmission – what it is, why it matters for the clean energy transition, and how a more effective, centralized process for transmission planning could help the Northwest achieve decarbonization.

ACORN Fellow, Will Kammin, describes the Northwest Clean Energy Atlas’ new interactive energy visualizations and connections to his master’s thesis on the development of offshore wind energy along the U.S. Pacific Coast.

Jamie presented CETI’s communications and engagement strategy to a class of students pursuing Master of Communication degrees in the University of Washington’s Communication Leadership Program.