By: Camilo Amezquita , Vice President and General Manager, Williams Northwest Pipeline Larry Bekkedahl , Senior Vice President, Strategy and Advanced Energy Delivery, Portland General Electric Scott Kinney, Vice President Energy Resources and Integrated Planning, Avista Utilities Kim Rush , President, NW Natural Gas Published: June 3, 2025 - Clearing Up Download: Click here The Pacific Northwest’s energy system is changing. Demand for electricity is growing, and elect

Natural gas played a vital role in maintaining electricity supply during extreme cold snaps. The January 2024 cold snap exposed critical vulnerabilities in the Western energy system when natural gas derates coincided with load shedding, demonstrating that reliable electric service during extreme weather increasingly depends on planning that traditional siloed forecasting methods fail to address.

NWGA's comments to ODOE are intended to enhance the OES process and to contribute to a comprehensive, responsible, and sustainable energy strategy for Oregon’s future.

The push toward a fully electrified, zero-emissions future is firmly established in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. The region...

The Crucial Role of Natural Gas in Supporting the AI-Driven Economy The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is rapidly reshaping the...

March 15, 2025 Washington State Building Code Council ATTN: Council Members via sbcc@des.wa.gov 1500 Jefferson Street SE P.O. Box 41449...

On February 18, 2025, the Ashland City Council unanimously approved an ordinance imposing impact fees on the installation of natural gas...

The Northwest Gas Association regularly promotes emerging technologies that use natural gas to advance energy efficiency and regional...

Letter to Ashland City Council on Ord. 3254 - a 100% tax on natural gas appliances disguised as an "impact fee" in new residential builds.

Renewable natural gas (RNG) is emerging as a transformative energy source with the potential to drive sustainability and reduce...

December 1, 2024 Washington State Building Code Council ATTN: Council Members 1500 Jefferson Street SE P.O. Box 41449 Olympia WA 98504...

The PNW has been the forefront of new energy policies and environmental practices. The conversation, however, is clouded by misinformation.

The Outlook serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, industry professionals, and others in making informed decisions.

July 10, 2024 Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) ATTN: Nicole Singh at nicole.singh@deq.state.or.us RE: NWGA Comments on...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Dan Kirschner, Executive Director Northwest Gas Association dkirschner@nwga.org (WEST LINN, Ore.)...