NWPPA staff joined the APPA Legislative Rally in D.C. this week. CEO Kurt Miller presented and seconded key motions, met with energy staff on the Hill, and co-hosted the Western Whiskey & Wine Reception with CMUA and SPRA. Great to see so many industry leaders rallying together.

Thank you to our dedicated trustees for another productive board meeting. They moved forward many new topics -- all of which will be revealed at our Annual Conference and Membership Meeting, May 19-22, in Santa Rosa, Cali. Join us there by registering at

The February Bulletin is online now! This month’s cover story dives into @Jefferson_PUD's journey to completing its AMI transition. Dive into that and much more at

This week, the Environmental Task Force met for the first time in 2025. A special thank you to GrayMar Environmental Services for sponsoring the networking reception. The next ETF Meeting will be April 14 ahead of the #2025NWPPAEO. Register at

Registration is officially open for our Annual Conference and Membership Meeting! Join us in celebrating 85 years of public power excellence May 19-22, 2025, in Santa Rosa, California. This year's conference will feature engaging speakers, ample networking opportunities.

So many great insights have been shared at today’s Power Supply Conference! . Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke at, and supported this event, including Gold Sponsor Powerex; Bronze Sponsors @Avangrid, @GDSAssociates, and PNGC Power; and Supporting Sponsor ACES.

Yesterday, we kicked off a big week with a fun field trip to metal recycling facilities in Salem, Oregon! Thank you to Transformer Technologies for sponsoring the outing ahead of today’s Environmental Task Force Meeting.

This is the final week to submit your nominations for the 2025 NWPPA awards! Submitting a nomination is quick, easy, and meaningful. Don’t miss this opportunity—nominations close Jan. 31. Visit to submit your nominations today.

In 2025, NWPPA is proud to celebrate 85 years of supporting Northwest public power! Watch this special message from our 2024-2025 Board President John Haarlow of @SnoPUD as he reflects on NWPPA’s legacy. #CheersTo85Years #PublicPower #2025NWPPA

Launching Feb. 20, we're excited to introduce a new four-part Wellness Webinar Series, taught by experts Sarah Draper, Dr. Jill Jorgensen, and Kayla Curry. Find out more and register today at 

In 2025, you have the opportunity to make somebody’s year better—just nominate them for an NWPPA award! . Submitting a nomination is quick and easy. Visit and submit your nomination(s) today. Don’t wait—nominations close on Jan. 31.

Happy New Year from all of us at NWPPA! As we enter 2025, we want to express our gratitude for your support over the past year! The NWPPA office will be closed from noon Dec. 31 through New Year's Day. We will be back Jan. 2. We look forward to continuing to serve you!

Check out the November Bulletin—available online now!. This month's cover story features Peninsula Light Company's IT and engineering consulting services that support other community-owned utilities in the region.

In celebration of #PublicPower Week and #CoopMonth, please enjoy this special Community Edition of the Bulletin!. Read it now at

Did you know that NWPPA members can submit RFPs and RFQs to our website at no charge? Take advantage of this membership benefit today and submit your RFPs and RFQs at

In the cover story of this month's Bulletin, Cordova Electric Cooperative and Greensparc reveal an innovative project that integrates compact data centers with rural renewable energy. Read the Bulletin now at

The 2024-2025 Northwest Electric Utility Directory mails next month!.NWPPA members receive exclusive access to this popular resource, which includes a wealth of information. If you would like to receive a copy, sign up by July 7 at

Our team of NWPPA members convened on Capitol Hill to advocate for #PublicPower at another successful #legislativerally with @NCPA_Alert . We had the pleasure of meeting with around 40 offices, including members of Congress, federal agency staff, and congressional staff.

The NWPPA Board has selected Kurt Miller to be its next executive director, effective Dec 1, 2023. Miller is currently the ED of @NWRiverPartners. Previous NWPPA ED Scott Corwin vacated the position in August to lead @publicpowerorg as its new CEO.

“I'm excited for this new chapter & look forward to leading a national association that has such a rich history. I've loved working with NWPPA’s excellent staff, board, & public power champions in the Western region, & I'm confident NWPPA is on a strong path forward," said Corwin.