Who and Where We Serve
Founded in 1940, Northwest Public Power Association is a regional association of over 150 public/people’s utility districts, electric cooperatives, municipalities, and Crown corporations in Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and British Columbia. NWPPA also serves the networking needs of over 350 associate members who are allied with the electric utility industry.
Being an NWPPA member enables you to connect to industry-relevant products, services, and new technologies, while also offering a means to network directly with key professionals and collaborate to keep your utility or company at the leading edge.
By joining this not-for-profit membership organization, your employees gain immediate access to NWPPA’s programs and benefits, which include discounted registration at more than 250 educational events per year, government relations opportunities, award-winning publications, and many other value-added services.
NWPPA was founded on the idea that public utilities should come together to share ideas and information, network, and have a collective voice. After more than 80 years, we continue to follow this as our guiding light with the programs and services we offer to our members. Our three pillars that construct our work include workforce education and development; an active voice in western legislation and regulation; and timely industry-relevant communication and information.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1940, the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) is a not-for-profit international Association representing and serving the collective interests of consumer-owned, locally controlled utilities in the Western United States and Canada.
WHAT WE DO
NWPPA exists to enhance the success of its members through education, training, public information, governmental relations, and value-added services.
WHERE WE ARE GOING
NWPPA shall be a leader in promoting the value and benefits of consumer-owned, locally controlled utilities.
WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO US
NWPPA values local control, member needs, integrity, quality of products and services, effective representation, and accountability.