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Washington and Montana Members Will Lead Council In 2022

January 14, 2022
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At its annual election of officers for the year, the Council chose Guy Norman, Washington, chair and Doug Grob, Montana, vice chair.

Transforming the Market for Energy-Efficient Products

November 24, 2021
John Harrison

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The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, now 25 years old, has improved energy efficiency in the region by 859 average megawatts over its lifetime.

Adding Renewable Energy to the Power Supply Will Challenge Planners to Maintain Reliability

October 15, 2021
John Harrison

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The power supply will have to be carefully managed to ensure it remains adequate and reliable as we rely increasingly on sunshine and wind to power our homes and businesses.

Despite Wildfires and Record Heat, Bonneville Kept Power Flowing

September 17, 2021
John Harrison

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With fall approaching and the advantage of hindsight, the Bonneville Power Administration is studying its response to the hot weather and fire emergencies for learned lessons that that will help its response to future wildfire emergencies.

NW Acquired More Than 1,000 Average Megawatts of Energy Efficiency, 2016-2020; 40-Year Total Now 7,200

September 16, 2021
John Harrison

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Achievements slowed in 2020, partly due to impacts of the pandemic and partly due to increasing costs of efficiency measures

Power Committee Completes Work On Draft 2021 Power Plan

August 12, 2021
John Harrison

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Committee recommends draft plan to full Council for consideration of release for public comments.

Work Continues on Draft 2021 Northwest Power Plan

July 15, 2021
John Harrison

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A draft is planned for release for public comment in August, and public hearings will be conducted in September and October.

Energy-use Study Shows When and How We Used Electricity During Stay-at-home 2020

June 15, 2021
John Harrison

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It's no surprise that energy use was higher during the day than it was before the pandemic, but end-use study shows how much and when.

Video Interview: Utility Integrated Resource Plans Predict Large-scale Development of Renewable Resources West-wide

June 15, 2021
John Harrison

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While IRPs focus on the future needs of individual utilities, the Council is seeing a similar future on a larger scale as it develops the 2021 regional power plan.

Steigerwald Floodplain Reconnection Project Enters Final Year of Construction

June 15, 2021
John Harrison

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Project will reconnect more than 900 acres of habitat with the Columbia River for the benefit of fish and wildlife and providing new recreational opportunities.

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