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2020 Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Northwest Power Plants Were Lowest In Decades

January 18, 2022
John Harrison

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In 2020, carbon dioxide emissions from power plants that burn coal and natural gas were roughly 20 percent lower than in 2019, a Council analysis shows.

Power Plan Work Includes Analysis of Reducing Carbon From Cars and Trucks

May 10, 2021
John Harrison

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The Council is exploring a 'path to decarbonization,' which focuses on reducing carbon emissions from the economy, including transportation.

The New Normal for Electricity Markets Conjures Bad Memories; Forewarned, Will We Be Better Prepared?

May 17, 2019
John Harrison

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Act now to be ready for summer and winter demand peaks in light of coal plant retirements and state polices limiting carbon emissions, experts advise.

Keeping the Lights on While Lowering Emissions

February 15, 2019
Carol Winkel

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Study finds it's possible to maintain resource adequacy for a deeply decarbonized grid, as long as sufficient firm capacity is available during periods of low wind, solar, and hydro production.

Declining Carbon Emissions in the Pacific Northwest

January 23, 2019
Gillian Charles

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2018 emissions should also be low, as electricity demand was down 3 percent from the previous year and water flow was above average.

Can a Heat Pump Water Heater Installed in the Northwest Reduce Emissions Near the Grand Canyon?

March 19, 2018
John Ollis

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Say you live on the West side of the Cascades in Oregon and you just got a brand new heat pump water heater. You know you’re saving about 1,000 kilowatt-hours of energy a year, which you know is saving you

What's the Least-cost Way to Lower Northwest Carbon Emissions From the Power System?

January 17, 2018
Carol Winkel

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The most cost-effective way to reduce carbon emissions from the power system is to replace coal generation with a combination of energy efficiency, renewable resources, and natural gas projects. And carbon pricing would be more effective than renewable standards in achieving decarbonization.

Northwest Carbon Footprint Is Low and Getting Lower

December 21, 2016
Gillian Charles

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The electricity sector is the primary source of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S., followed closely by the transportation sector. Together, they account for close to 70 percent of the nation’s emissions.

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