Update on Natural Gas Price ForecastThe war in Ukraine will affect future natural gas prices in Europe, and possibly in the United States including in the Pacific Northwest.
Wholesale Power Market TrendsAs the Council prepares to revise its forecast of future wholesale power prices, power planning staff is closely monitoring wholesale power markets outside the region.
Jennifer Light Named Interim Director of the Council’s Power Planning DivisionThe Council has appointed Jennifer Light as interim director of power planning to replace Ben Kujala, who has taken a position starting in June with Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors.
Council Discusses Undertaking a Lower Snake Dams AnalysisAt its February meeting, Council members discussed scoping a workplan for a proposed lower Snake River dams analysis.