Draft Fourth Northwest Conservation and Electric Power Plan
Northwest Power in Transition: Opportunities and Risks

May 23, 1996  |  document 96-5

[Note: This document has been replaced by the Revised Fourth Power Plan, document 98-22.]

Introductory letter

Dear Interested Party:

In March 1996, the Northwest Power Planning Council released for public comment the Draft Fourth Northwest Conservation and Electric Power Plan. Comment on that draft was held open through 1996, while the Comprehensive Review of the Northwest Energy System was conducted. This Addendum to the draft power plan updates information that has changed since the release of the draft plan, incorporates recommendations from the Comprehensive Review Steering Committee and suggests ways to implement those recommendations. The Council will take public comment on this Addendum through October 31, 1997. Hearings are being scheduled in all four Northwest states, and consultations on the Addendum will be held as needed.

The Draft Fourth Northwest Power Plan describes the changing electricity industry, analyzes some of the consequences of the more competitive power market that is emerging, and suggests some alternative strategies the Northwest may adopt in response to industry changes. No changes have been made to that draft; all updating and comments have been incorporated into the Addendum.

Sincerely,

John Etchart
Chair

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The Plan

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• Appendix B - Hydropower Availability in Response to Salmon Recovery (50k PDF)
• Appendix C - Fuel Price Forecasts (100k PDF)
• Appendix D - Economic and Demand Forecasts (170k PDF)
• Appendix E - An Analysis of the Western Power Market (70k PDF)
• Appendix F - Generation Cost and Performance (670k PDF)
• Appendix G - Conservation Cost, Performance, and Value (2.1mb ZIP)
• Appendix H - Description of Resource Analysis Model -- ISAAC (240k PDF)
• Appendix I - Environmental Cost Methodology (30k PDF)
• Appendix J - The Model Conservation Standards (40k PDF)
• Appendix K - Renewable Resource Confirmation Agenda (20k PDF)