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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.

Rate Shock

February 14, 2018
John Harrison

Selling Bonneville power at market rates would raise costs to consumers by 20-40 percent, a Council assessment shows.

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: