In the (Efficient) Spotlight
- April 25, 2016
- John Harrison
Council's Seventh Power Plan features in annual energy efficiency conference.
News
We’re Kicking Off a Photo Contest on Instagram!
- April 20, 2016
- Carol Winkel
Share your photos of sights around the Columbia Basin, follow us and tag your Instagram photos with #nwcouncil to tell the story of where we live and why we love it.
Taking Stock of the Solar Power Boom
- April 19, 2016
- Gillian Charles
Solar power has taken off in the U.S. thanks to improving technology, which has lowered the costs of photovoltaic installations for utilities and homeowners.
Hot River, Dead Salmon, Lessons Learned
- April 15, 2016
- John Harrison
The summer of 2015 turned brutally hot for salmon in the Columbia River. Dam and fish managers report on how last year's experience will help them prepare for future temperature emergencies.
The Mystery of Swan Lake
- April 13, 2016
- John Harrison
Chemical sleuthing aims to find out where unwanted walleye came from.
A boost for northern pike removal
- April 13, 2016
- John Harrison
Like a bad guy from the old West, northern pike are wanted: Dead
Wild fish: Some frustration, some optimism
- April 06, 2016
- John Harrison
Northwest state fish managers are both frustrated and optimistic about wild fish returns to the Columbia River. It depends on the species.
They're back, and they're hungry
- March 23, 2016
- John Harrison
Sea lions are back at Bonneville Dam to begin their annual spring salmon feast. Non-lethal hazing is under way.
Power Division Director Tom Eckman Announces Plans to Retire in July
- March 15, 2016
- Carol Winkel
Eckman joined the Council in 1982 and as manager of conservation resources has been at the forefront of energy efficiency development and integrated resource planning in the Northwest.
Northwest Is Producing More With Less Electricity
- March 11, 2016
- Carol Winkel
In a recent analysis of regional economic trends, Council economist Massoud Jourabchi described the Northwest economy as becoming increasingly more productive while using less electricity.
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