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Council Comments on Department of Energy's Proposed Efficiency Standards Revisions

February 16, 2018
Carol Winkel

The Council approved comments on the Department of Energy's proposal for revisions to the federal energy efficiency standards processes at its February meeting.

Chinook Challenge

February 15, 2018
John Harrison

Report: Dams, altered habitat, the influence of some hatcheries -- all are affecting upper Columbia spring Chinook, which will not be recovered by supplementation alone.

BPA Heading for a “Financial Cliff”

February 15, 2018
Carol Winkel

Steve Kern, general manager of Cowlitz PUD, addressed the Council at its February meeting to discuss the Bonneville Power Administration's position in the wholesale power market.

Rate Shock

February 14, 2018
John Harrison

Selling Bonneville power at market rates would raise costs to consumers by 20-40 percent, a Council assessment shows.

Wildlife Help

February 14, 2018
John Harrison

Idaho, Bonneville Power Administration agree to settlement of wildlife impacts of Albeni Falls Dam.

Northwest Governors send letter on sea lion predation

January 29, 2018
John Harrison

The governors of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington sent a letter to the House members of the Northwest Congressional delegation supporting federal legislation that would better control predation by sea lions on Columbia River salmon and steelhead.

What's the Least-cost Way to Lower Northwest Carbon Emissions From the Power System?

January 17, 2018
Carol Winkel

The most cost-effective way to reduce carbon emissions from the power system is to replace coal generation with a combination of energy efficiency, renewable resources, and natural gas projects. And carbon pricing would be more effective than renewable standards in achieving decarbonization.

Tough Task

January 16, 2018
John Harrison

Deciding when to build new power plants is a tough decision and should not be based on a political goal, departing Council chair Henry Lorenzen says.

Outgoing Council Chair Henry Lorenzen Offers Some Final Thoughts

January 11, 2018
Carol Winkel

At the Council's January meeting, Chair Henry Lorenzen offered some final thoughts as his tenure closes. The following are his verbatim remarks for the record:

Mapping the Northwest’s Power Supply

January 11, 2018
Carol Winkel

What’s happening in energy development in the Northwest? Our online mapping tool gives you access to the latest information.

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