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Council staff will analyze potential for emerging technologies in energy efficiency for Ninth Plan

August 29, 2025
Peter Jensen

At the August meeting in Portland, Power Division staff outlined methods for evaluating the potential for advancements in energy efficiency to include in the energy efficiency supply curves for the Ninth Plan. The Ninth Power Plan will cover the period from 2026-2046, and ensure that the Pacific Northwest’s power system continues to be adequate, efficient, economical, and reliable over those 20 years.

Upcoming timelines for developing the Ninth Power Plan, amending the Fish and Wildlife Program in summer & fall 2025, early months of 2026

July 24, 2025
Peter Jensen

At July’s Council meeting, Power Planning Director Jennifer Light explained the upcoming process for developing the Ninth Power Plan this summer and fall, as well as the early portion of 2026. The Council is also in the process of amending its Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Program with the goal of having a draft ready this fall and a final verison adopted in spring 2026.

Montana news roundup: Co-operatives discuss wildfire season & load growth, and an update on operations at Libby & Hungry Horse Dams

June 26, 2025
Peter Jensen

At the June meeting held in Missoula, the Council heard presentations from representatives of electric co-operatives serving rural communities in western Montana, about the status of operations at Libby and Hungry Horse Dams, and about the Ice Age flooding that swept through the Columbia River Basin thousands of years ago.

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Council staff will analyze potential for emerging technologies in energy efficiency for Ninth Plan

Upcoming timelines for developing the Ninth Power Plan, amending the Fish and Wildlife Program in summer & fall 2025, early months of 2026

Montana news roundup: Co-operatives discuss wildfire season & load growth, and an update on operations at Libby & Hungry Horse Dams

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