In the 2010 survey of
regional conservation achievements, the region acquired 254 average
megawatts of savings, far exceeding the Sixth Power Plan target of 200
average megawatts. See results
and press release.
Comparison of Revised and Sixth Plan Natural Gas Price Forecasts
"The Council... expects a glut of natural gas supplies to last for years,
potentially reducing costs for residential and business customers but also
creating challenges for developers of alternative energy." See
article
and Council forecast.
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.
Explore this rich history
of the Columbia River and basin, with photos, interactive maps and more.
Explore power generation in the
Northwest with this Google map
2010
Conservation Achievements
Northwest Power Plan
Power
generation map
