Project Development

Energy Northwest aggregates the energy generation requirements of its public power member utilities; and it develops, owns and operates power generating projects to meet member needs. 
 
Energy Northwest’s current generating assets deliver nearly 1,300 megawatts of electricity to utilities serving Northwest ratepayers. 
 
For more than 50 years, Energy Northwest has provided clean, reliable and affordable electric power to the Northwest. Today Energy Northwest is a recognized leader in regional wholesale power generation utilizing a diverse mix of hydro, solar, wind and nuclear power technologies. The organization continues to explore and develop new energy production opportunities from a variety of traditional and renewable energy sources that meet environmental standards, while offering a wide range of energy and business services. 
 
Energy Northwest strives to develop a robust base of diverse energy assets to address the current and future power needs of Washington’s public power utilities.

​As a power generation agency,​ Energy Northwest has expertise in the operation and maintenance of existing power plants and development of new projects using a variety of traditional and emerging technologies.