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Council Supports Revisions to Improve Adoption of Efficiency Standards for Consumer Products

May 10, 2021
John Harrison

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The federal Department of Energy is proposing changes that should speed the review and approval of proposed new standards.

Comment on proposed Council budget

May 07, 2021

Comment on the proposed Council budget for Fiscal year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2022 Revised by June 30.

Modeling for Next Northwest Power Plan Indicates Revolutionary Changes in the Future Power Supply

April 14, 2021
John Harrison

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In addition to the many challenges of the pandemic, 2020 was a year that the results of modeling for the Council’s next Northwest power plan predicted an energy future that is distinctly different than the past.

Kokanee Rebound in Lake Pend Oreille

April 13, 2021
Carol Winkel

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Lake Pend Oreille fishing has never been better, thanks to Idaho's successful predator management.

The Little Fish with an Outsized History

April 12, 2021
Carol Winkel

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The 2021 harvest totals reflect a strong sport fishing showing, a one-day opportunity during the pandemic.

Solar Power is Emerging as a Major Source of Supply for the Future, Council Planning Suggests

April 12, 2021
John Harrison

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Low cost and carbon-reduction policies favor renewable resources, particularly solar, for the future power supply.

Norman Elected Council Vice Chair

April 12, 2021

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Norman, a Council member since 2016, replaces Bo Downen of Montana.

2021 Power Plan Update: Early Trends in the Council's Modeling Show a Very Different Energy Environment

March 18, 2021
Carol Winkel

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We talked to Power Division Director Ben Kujala about some of the factors influencing the development of the 2021 Power Plan, and why the next regional plan will look very different from past power plans

Corps of Engineers Report: Steller Sea Lions Are Taking A Big Bite Out Of Fish Runs At Bonneville Dam

March 12, 2021
John Harrison

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The number of California sea lions is declining, but the number of Stellers remains high. Monitoring now occurs in all seasons except summer.

With Few Exceptions, Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Returns Continue Downward Trend

March 12, 2021
John Harrison

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The prediction for 2021 from fisheries managers is for just over 1 million fish, but that total could increase substantially if the estimated 1.6 million coho in the ocean materialize in the Columbia.

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