Energy Efficiency Has Cut Regional Power Use By 25 Percent Since 1990
- June 18, 2018
- John Harrison
Energy efficiency improvements have reduced per-capita electricity use 25 percent in Northwest since 1990.
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Regional Power Supply Adequate Through 2020
- June 18, 2018
- John Harrison
Northwest utilities and the Power Council are planning now for the impact of three coal plant retirements.
Bonneville Cost Cuts Will Hit Fish and Wildlife Budget
- June 18, 2018
- John Harrison
Bonneville will cut expenditures to remain competitive in the wholesale energy marketplace, including for the Council's fish and wildlife program
Energy Efficiency Potential for Northwest Cannabis Growers
- June 05, 2018
- Carol Winkel
As more cannabis is grown outdoors, less energy is used. Using more energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and better-designed facilities will increase energy savings.
Sea Lions in the Willamette
- May 29, 2018
- John Harrison
Hazing, relocation to the ocean prove ineffective at deterring sea lion predation on fish at Willamette Falls.
Could Electric Vehicles Become a New Source of Demand?
- May 29, 2018
- Steven Simmons
The Council is preparing to incorporate this new source of electricity demand into its power plan
Efficiency Exchange 2018 Prepares for Future Savings
- May 29, 2018
- Carol Winkel
The premier networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals in the Northwest concludes in Tacoma
Council unveils new website!
- May 21, 2018
Our new website is here, take a look around and let us know what's working, what's not
Budget Savings
- May 17, 2018
- John Harrison
Council identifies savings to help BPA through difficult financial period.
Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment
- May 10, 2018
- John Harrison
Every five years the Council revises its Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program, beginning with a call for amendment recommendations.
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