photo credit: seth walker, portland orCouncil increases its forecast of electric vehicle power demand

The Council is revising upward its estimate of how much power plug-in electric vehicles will use in the future, in light of anticipated consumer response to high gas prices and advances that allow vehicles to travel increasingly farther before recharging. See press release.

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Energy efficiency can meet most of the new demand for electricity over the next 20 years
Investments in efficiency also will reduce the risk of future electricity shortages, reduce emissions from power plants to help meet regional carbon-reduction goals and policies, and cost consumers less than relying solely on new power plants. Read more.

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Columbia River History Project

Explore this rich history of the Columbia River and basin, with photos, interactive maps and more.

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Explore power generation in the Northwest with this Google map