Wildlife Help
- February 14, 2018
- John Harrison
Idaho, Bonneville Power Administration agree to settlement of wildlife impacts of Albeni Falls Dam.
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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.
Idaho and Montana Members Will Lead Council in 2018
- January 10, 2018
- John Harrison
Idaho and Montana members will lead the Northwest Power and Conservation Council in 2018.
Studying Sturgeon
- December 21, 2017
- John Harrison
Hatcheries, genetics, and spawning success were among the discussion topics as sturgeon researchers met last month in Coeur d'Alene.
Economic Recovery Continues
- December 18, 2017
- Mark Walker
Thanks to ongoing energy efficiency improvements, Northwest economic output increases as power sales decline.
What's Old May Be New Again
- December 13, 2017
- John Harrison
Fishing with a trap may be an effective way to separate hatchery from wild fish. Illegal since 1934, might this old technology be made new again?
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