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Council Approves Release of Final Methodology for Estimating Energy Efficiency Savings in the Northwest White Paper

November 26, 2018

The white paper explains how energy efficiency savings estimates are developed by the Council and the Regional Technical Forum.

With Nesting Area Relocated, Caspian Terns Feast on Fewer Fish in the Columbia River Estuary

November 26, 2018

Caspian Terns are eating fewer ESA-listed salmon and steelhead in the estuary, but the bird population, while reduced, remains above a target limit.

California’s 100 Percent Clean Energy Goal

November 26, 2018
Gillian Charles

The impact of California's aggressive clean energy goal has far-reaching ramifications for the Northwest and beyond. The Council is assessing how it could affect the power system.

Climate Change Challenge In The Columbia River Basin: Managing Water For Hydropower and Fish Migration

November 20, 2018

If the effects of global climate change play out as expected in the Pacific Northwest, the changing water supply will challenge dam operators to provide reliable hydropower while protecting fish.

Scientists Will Assess Impacts and Costs of Predation on Fish in the Columbia River Basin

November 19, 2018
John Harrison

Predation by marine mammals, invasive freshwater species, and birds is taking a toll on Columbia River fish species, but how much?

“World Class” Research is Answering Questions About Fish Habitat, Hatcheries, and Genetics

October 29, 2018
John Harrison

Science panel chair says research sponsored through the Council’s Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program not only is producing interesting and useful results, but is some of the best of its kind in the world

Electrifying the Transportation Sector in the Northwest

October 15, 2018
Carol Winkel

Demand from electric vehicles, though still modest, could become a significant new load in the region. Key to its growth is the charging station infrastructure needed to support widespread electrification.

Council Requests Public Comment on Draft Mid-term Assessment of the Seventh Power Plan

October 15, 2018

The mid-term assessment tracks the region's progress in implementing the resource strategy of the Council's 2016 power plan. Energy efficiency, demand response, renewable, and natural gas resources are key elements of the plan.

BPA Commits $420 Million To Columbia Fish Accord Extensions

October 12, 2018
John Harrison

The Council objects to language in one of the extensions and expresses concern that they may limit tribal involvement in amending the fish and wildlife program.

Small Hydro Plants Boost Snohomish PUD's Energy Supply

October 12, 2018
John Harrison

Two new small hydropower plants located on creeks above Snoqualmie Falls will will provide power during the high-demand winter months and add carbon-free electricity to the power supply of the Snohomish County Public Utility District.

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