Amidst reams of bad-to-worse headlines in 2025, one GOOD piece of news got lost: For the first time EVER, solar and wind beat out coal in the global energy mix.
This. Is. HUGE. Across 88 countries, solar and wind growth exceeded global demand in the first half of 2025, leaving coal in the dust.
This momentum is decades in the making and the collective win of a vibrant international movement. Spark Northwest is proud to do our part in the Pacific Northwest, helping local communities make their own transition to clean energy. And while there will continue to be major challenges and setbacks, one thing is clear: The train has left the station, and we aren’t stopping now.
If you are already a donor of Spark Northwest, we are so grateful for your contribution. And if this news moves you, there is still time to make an end-of-year gift.
We enter our landmark 25th year filled with hope, and a determination to make this energy transition not just possible (which it surely is!)—but also governed by the will of local people, grounded in justice and with a vision of collective prosperity.
We hope you take a moment in the coming days to celebrate and reflect on how far we’ve come together. Whether you are a community or Tribal partner, a donor, a clean energy professional, or simply someone who cares about building solutions collaboratively, you belong to this community. We are deeply thankful for each of you and the role you play in shaping a just energy future. This win belongs to us all.
