Renewable Energy Gets Its Second Wind
- August 22, 2018
- Carol Winkel
Wind and solar generation development is on the rise, thanks to declining costs
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Risch/Cantwell Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Salmon, Bolster Existing Laws to Manage Sea Lion Populations Passes Key Senate Committee
- August 01, 2018
- Carol Winkel
Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act would help restore endangered and threatened salmon and steelhead populations through science-based management of sea lions
Connecting Montana's Wind Generation to the Grid
- July 16, 2018
- Carol Winkel
Bringing Montana's wind power to Northwest utilities looks promising; tapping into the existing capacity of the grid will help.
An Economic Approach to Electricity Adequacy
- July 03, 2018
- Carol Winkel
Council power division staff authored a paper on a methodology to determine what types of resources are most cost-effective with respect to maintaining adequacy; energy efficiency and demand response are more cost-effective than gas-fired plants for meeting peak demand.
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.
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
Expanding Energy Efficiency Programs to Hard-to-Reach Markets
- April 12, 2018
- Carol Winkel
Utility programs targeting underserved populations generally performing well
Improving Irrigation System Efficiency and Its Impact on the Power System
- March 16, 2018
- Carol Winkel
At its March meeting, the Council approved the release of its white paper on the value of improving irrigation system efficiency to the power system.
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.
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.
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