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Fish and Wildlife

The Council works to protect and enhance fish and wildlife in the Columbia River Basin. Its Fish & Wildlife Program guides project funding by the Bonneville Power Administration.

Fish and Wildlife Overview

The Fish and Wildlife Program
2020 Addendum 2014/2020 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program Subbasin Plans Project Reviews and Recommendations

Independent Review Groups

  • Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB)
  • Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB)
  • Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP)

Forums and Workgroups

  • Asset Management Subcommittee
  • Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum
  • Regional Coordination
  • Science and Policy Exchange
  • Toxics Workgroup
  • Columbia Basin Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Workgroup
  • Informal Hatchery Workgroup
  • Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup

Topics

  • Adaptive Management
  • Anadromous Fish Mitigation
  • Blocked Areas
  • High-level Indicators
  • Invasive and Non-Native Species
  • Lamprey
  • Predation: Sea lions, pike, birds
  • Protected Areas
  • Research Plan
  • Resident Fish
  • Resource Tools and Maps
  • Sockeye
  • Sturgeon
  • Hatchery Map
Energy

The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to ensure the region’s power supply and acquire cost-effective energy efficiency.

Energy Overview

The Northwest Power Plan

The 2021 Northwest Power Plan 2021 Plan Supporting Materials Planning Process and Past Power Plans

Technical Tools and Models

  • Regional Portfolio Model
  • Generation Evaluation System Model (GENESYS)

Energy Advisory Committees

  • Regional Technical Forum
  • Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
  • Demand Forecast Advisory Committee
  • Demand Response Advisory Committee
  • Generating Resources Advisory Committee
  • Fuels Advisory Committee
  • Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee
  • System Analysis Advisory Committee
  • RTF Policy Advisory Committee
  • System Integration Forum
  • Resource Strategies Advisory Committee (Not Active)

Energy Topics

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Demand Response
  • Power Supply
  • Resource Adequacy
  • Energy Storage
  • Hydropower
  • Transmission

Energy Forums and Workgroups

  • Pacific NW Demand Response Project
  • Northwest Wind Integration Forum (Archive)
Meetings
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21
10:00 am—11:00 am
Informal Hatchery Workgroup Meeting
SEP 2021
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27
Power Plan Public Hearing Hosted by Montana
SEP 2021
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29
9:00 am—11:30 am
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OCT 2021
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07
Power Plan Public Hearing Hosted by Washington
OCT 2021
TUE
12
Power Plan Public Hearing Hosted by Oregon
OCT 2021
TUE WED
12 - 13
Council Meeting
OCT 2021
THU
14
Power Plan Public Hearing Hosted by Idaho
OCT 2021
TUE
19
9:30 am—3:00 pm
RTF Meeting
NOV 2021
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09
9:00 am—1:00 pm
RTF Meeting
NOV 2021
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16 - 17
Council Meeting
NOV 2021
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30
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Meeting
DEC 2021
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07 - 08
RTF Meeting
DEC 2021
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13
9:00 am—11:00 am
Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup
DEC 2021
TUE WED
14 - 15
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JAN 2022
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11 - 12
Council Meeting
JAN 2022
WED
19
1:00 pm—5:00 pm
Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum
JAN 2022
TUE
25
9:00 am—12:00 pm
RTF New Member Orientation: January 25, 2022
JAN 2022
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26
9:00 am—1:00 pm
RTF Meeting
JAN 2022
FRI
28
8:30 am—11:30 am
Power Committee Meeting
FEB 2022
MON
14
9:00 am—10:30 am
Informal Hatchery Workgroup Meeting
FEB 2022
TUE WED
15 - 16
Council Meeting
FEB 2022
WED
23
9:00 am—2:30 pm
RTF Meeting
MAR 2022
WED
02
9:30 am—3:00 pm
System Integration Forum: Scope of Work on Potential Lower Snake River Dam Analysis
MAR 2022
TUE
08
1:30 pm—2:30 pm
Public Affairs Committee Meeting
MAR 2022
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14 - 15
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MAR 2022
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18
9:00 am—11:00 am
Fish and Wildlife Committee Meeting
MAR 2022
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22 - 23
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MAR 2022
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30
9:30 am—12:00 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q1 Meeting
APR 2022
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12 - 13
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APR 2022
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MAY 2022
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18
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24
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08
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22
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06
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08
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Resource Adequacy Adv Comm - Steering Committee
JUL 2022
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JUL 2022
TUE
19
9:00 am—3:00 pm
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27
9:30 am—3:30 pm
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AUG 2022
TUE
09
9:00 am—12:45 pm
RTF Meeting
AUG 2022
WED
10
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System Analysis Advisory Committee
AUG 2022
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16 - 17
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AUG 2022
TUE
30
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F&W Committee Meeting
SEP 2022
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12
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Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup Meeting
SEP 2022
TUE WED
13 - 14
Council Meeting
SEP 2022
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20 - 21
RTF Meeting
SEP 2022
WED
28
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RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q3 Meeting
OCT 2022
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04 - 05
F&W and Power Committee Meetings
OCT 2022
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11 - 12
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OCT 2022
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RTF Meeting
NOV 2022
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08
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15 - 16
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30
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    Industrial Measure Details

    Industrial Measure Details The industrial sector has a wide range of segments, end-using equipment, and function. The energy efficiency measures are defined as a function of the end-use loads and there is significant diversity in the number and type of...
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    Industrial EE Methodology

    Industrial EE Methodology The general methodology for all energy efficiency measures can be found here . The sections below provide an overview specific to the industrial sector. Overview of Methods for Industrial Sector The industrial sector energy...
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    Agricultural Efficiency

    Agricultural Efficiency In the 2021 Plan, the agricultural sector comprises irrigation efficiency, energy efficiency at dairy farms, as well as lighting and other improvements. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Irrigation and Water...
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    Agricultural EE Measure Details

    Agricultural EE Measure Details The agricultural sector incorporates both irrigation and livestock farms. The majority of the potential is in irrigation hardware improvements. Agricultural Measure Bundles by End Use The measures by application are:...
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    Agricultural EE Methodology

    Agricultural EE Methodology The general methodology for all energy efficiency measures can be found here . The sections below provide an overview specific to the agricultural sector. Overview of Methods for Agricultural Sector Where applicable, measure...
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    Distribution System Efficiency

    Distribution System Efficiency The utility distribution system delivers usable electric power from the transmission system to individual consumers in over six million homes and nearly 350,000 businesses in the Pacific Northwest. Distribution substations...
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    Distribution System EE Measure Details

    Distribution System EE Measure Details Measure Bundles by End Use Three measures were modeled to reflect baseline system conditions, levels of savings available, and cost. The measures are described below. Energy Conservation Measure 1 (ECM1) uses line...
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    Distribution System EE Methodology

    Distribution System EE Methodology The general methodology for all energy efficiency measures can be found here . The sections below provide an overview specific to the utility distribution system sector. Overview of Methods for Distribution System Sector...
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    Conservation Methodologies

    Conservation Methodologies Overview This section summarizes the general methodology used by the Council for estimating the energy efficiency resource potential in the region and describes the major sources of information used to prepare that analysis. It...
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    Cost and Benefits of Energy Efficiency Resources

    Cost and Benefits of Energy Efficiency Resources The cost and benefits of energy efficiency are estimated by measure. The analysis attempts to include all quantifiable costs of energy efficiency measures including capital costs, labor and markup, finance...
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    Energy Efficiency Inputs Resource Strategy Analysis

    Energy Efficiency Inputs Resource Strategy Analysis The resource strategy analysis determines the amount of energy efficiency and other resources to be developed to achieve least-cost and least-risk adequate electric system for the region. Findings from...
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    Follow Up DEI Surveys and Information

    Follow Up DEI Surveys and Information In February, the Council held a System Integration Forum (SIF) on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to explore how the Council might integrate concepts of energy equity into the 2021 Power Plan, as well as in...
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    Natural Gas Forecast Methodology and Model

    Natural Gas Forecast Methodology and Model A long-term forecast of natural gas prices is a key component of the Power Plan. But what is meant by a forecast of natural gas prices ? Pricing at national hubs, WECC wide hubs, Northwest regional hubs, at...
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    Historic and Forecast Northwest Gas Hub Prices

    Historic and Forecast Northwest Gas Hub Prices While the Council’s natural gas price forecast covers many hubs across the Western US, there are three pricing hubs that are the primary pricing points for our modeling and planning work: Sumas (British...
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    British Columbia Pipeline Rupture and Fire

    British Columbia Pipeline Rupture and Fire On October 9, 2018, there was a major pipeline rupture and fire on the Enbridge Westcoast Energy pipeline near Prince George, British Columbia. This was a major event – the pipeline is a key component of the...
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    Natural Gas Price Volatility and Planning

    Natural Gas Price Volatility and Planning Our reference forecast of natural gas prices is relatively smooth over time. There is a demand/production cycle wiggle in the price curve, as well as some seasonality due to the winter heating season, but mostly...
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    Demand Response Interaction with Energy Efficiency

    Demand Response Interaction with Energy Efficiency Demand response and energy efficiency are part of a larger suite of activities that utilities use to call upon their end-use customers to modify their demand (collectively referred to as demand side...
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    Demand Response Supply Curve Workbook Structure

    Demand Response Supply Curve Workbook Structure All of the DR supply curves used for the baseline analysis are available here , on the Council’s Box environment. The overall schematic of how the files are organized is as follows: Courtesy: Cadmus The...
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    Delivered Fuel Price Model for Northwest Gas Power Plants

    Delivered Fuel Price Model for Northwest Gas Power Plants After developing the forecast for regional natural gas hub prices, the next step is to develop a forecast of delivered prices for the regional natural gas plants. These prices provide the input for...
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    Natural Gas Price Forecast for the Regional Portfolio Model

    Natural Gas Price Forecast for the Regional Portfolio Model The Regional Portfolio Model (RPM) requires a forecast of natural gas prices, as delivered to regional power plants. Generating resource costs are a key decision factor for RPM, and the delivered...
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    Cost Effective Conservation Recommendation Summary

    Cost Effective Conservation Recommendation Summary The Northwest Power Act directs the Council to give priority, in the power plan, to resources “which the Council determines to be cost-effective.” The Act also gives first priority to conservation among...
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    Natural Gas City Gate Delivery Price Model and Forecast

    Natural Gas City Gate Delivery Price Model and Forecast A regional, city gate gas price forecast was developed for the Energy Efficiency (EE) team. This gas price forecast is used by the team to help calculate non-electric benefits for energy efficiency...
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    Existing Power System: Resources and Policies

    Existing Power System: Resources and Policies The Pacific Northwest power system is undergoing a major shift that will change the current energy supply landscape over the next several decades. New state and local policies are affecting existing resource...
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    Existing System Supply: Capacity, Capability, and Dispatch

    Existing System Supply: Capacity, Capability, and Dispatch When defining the existing system resource supply, there are many characteristics and parameters we can use. The installed nameplate capacity of the system describes the manufacturer rated output...
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    Changes to the Power System

    Changes to the Power System Over the past quarter century, new resource technologies have become commercially available and new power plants have been introduced to the regional resource portfolio. The 2000’s kicked off a decade of significant development...
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