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Lower Load Growth is Forecast Over the Next 30 Years

February 24, 2020
Carol Winkel

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Demand for electricity in the Northwest is expected to remain low over the next 20-30 years, thanks in part to the growing use of on-site solar generation at homes and businesses.

Assessing Geothermal Energy Potential

February 20, 2020
Carol Winkel

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The Pacific Northwest is literally a hotbed of geothermal activity. Part of the so-called Ring of Fire, an area of volcanoes and seismic activity, with hot spots deep within the Earth's mantle, the region is a prime location for geothermal energy.

Regional Power Planning in the Pacific Northwest

January 24, 2020
Carol Winkel

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Why is the Northwest’s approach to energy planning so different from other places in the world? Read about the history behind our regional planning, its advantages, and how the Council’s power plan is developed.

Introducing the Northern Pike Web Tool

December 17, 2019
Carol Winkel

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Learn more about the problem of invasive Northern Pike and how you can help prevent the spread of this species in the basin on the Council's new web tool.

NEEA Celebrates 2019 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Award Recipients

December 16, 2019
Carol Winkel

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In December, the Board of Directors of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance honored the winners of the 2019 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards at an event in downtown Portland, including the Council's own Charles Grist and Tina Jayaweera.

Northwest Economy Continues to Grow While Using Less Energy

December 16, 2019
Carol Winkel

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According to the Council's manager of economic analysis, the Pacific Northwest's economy grew at a faster rate than the nation's in 2018.

Are Pumped Storage and Renewable Generation a Match?

December 12, 2019
Carol Winkel

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The potential pairing of two carbon-free resources is creating buzz; the Council's power plan will road test the proposition

Sizing Up Onshore Wind Generation

November 18, 2019
Carol Winkel

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Mike Starrett briefed the power committee on how staff will model onshore wind generation in its 2021 regional power plan. Wind is the largest source of renewable energy in the U.S. and the Northwest's second largest renewable resource after hydro generation.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Abundant supplies, low cost for now

November 18, 2019
Carol Winkel

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In preparation for the Council's 2021 regional power plan, Senior Economic Analyst Steven Simmons presented analysis on the price forecast for natural gas, which is a strong indicator of electricity prices and resource developments, and is therefore a key input in the Council's modeling.

Not Your Grandfather's Utility

October 24, 2019
Carol Winkel

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Utilities are selling less electricity as efficiency improves, while still needing to pay for the fixed costs of the power system infrastructure. Debra Smith, general manager and CEO of Seattle City Light, provides insight on this challenge.

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