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Established to inform and advance a regional vision for power and fish & wildlife in the Columbia Basin

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Sep 28, 2026

New data finds Pacific Northwest’s pace of energy conservation acquisition grew 14% in 2025

The pace of the Pacific Northwest’s acquisition of energy efficiency is accelerating compared with recent years. At its September meeting, the Council reviewed the 2025 Regional Conservation Progress report, which found that the region acquired 182 average megawatts in cost-effective efficiency last year – a 14% increase from the year prior.

Aug 27, 2026

Panel discussion explores growing role of demand response in the Northwest

Demand response is an important and growing resource on the Northwest’s electricity grid. At August’s Council meeting, leaders from Seattle City Light, Puget Sound Energy, and Opower presented on their strategies to bolster demand response in the Pacific Northwest in upcoming years.

Aug 26, 2026

Council briefing: Washington state & federal agencies discuss declining snowpack, fish survival, and future planning

Representatives from the WA Climate Office, WA Dept. of Ecology, the Orca Task Force, and the Northwest Fisheries Science Center/NOAA shared challenges and opportunities for their agencies at a time of severe drought, wildfires, and budget constraints.

Aug 13, 2026

Draft Ninth Power Plan identifies cost-effective resource portfolio to meet Northwest’s energy needs by 2032

Council votes to release draft Ninth Power Plan for public comment; hearings to be held in September & October in Oregon, Idaho, Washington & Montana

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The Council works with regional partners to plan for the addition of the lowest-cost conservation and generation resources to the existing power system, so that the region continues to enjoy an adequate, efficient, economical, reliable power supply.

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The Council works with regional partners through its Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program to protect, mitigate and enhance salmon and other fish and wildlife affect by the hydroelectric dams on the Columbia and its tributaries.

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The Council works to protect and enhance fish and wildlife in the Columbia River Basin. Its Fish & Wildlife Program guides project funding by the Bonneville Power Administration.

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The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to assure the Pacific Northwest of an adequate, efficient, economical, and reliable power supply.

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