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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.

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The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to assure the Pacific Northwest of an adequate, efficient, economical, and reliable power supply.

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AUG 2025
WED FRI
20 - 22
Congressional tour: Sun Valley Idaho
AUG 2025
TUE
26
9:00 am—12:00 pm
System Analysis and Resource Adequacy Combined Advisory Committees
SEP 2025
TUE WED
09 - 10
Council Meeting
SEP 2025
TUE
16
9:00 am—3:30 pm
RTF Meeting
SEP 2025
THU
18
1:00 pm—2:30 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee
SEP 2025
TUE WED
23 - 24
Council Work Session
SEP 2025
MON
29
1:00 pm—5:00 pm
Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) - Adaptive Management Work Session
OCT 2025
WED
01
9:00 am—3:30 pm
System Analysis and Resource Adequacy Combined Advisory Committees
OCT 2025
TUE THU
14 - 16
Council Meeting
OCT 2025
TUE
21
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
OCT 2025
TUE WED
28 - 29
Council Work Session on F&W Amendments
NOV 2025
WED
05
9:00 am—12:00 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
NOV 2025
THU
13
9:00 am—1:00 pm
RTF Meeting
NOV 2025
TUE WED
18 - 19
Council Meeting
DEC 2025
WED THU
03 - 04
Council Work Session on F&W Amendments
DEC 2025
TUE
09
9:00 am—3:15 pm
RTF Meeting
DEC 2025
TUE
16
9:00 am—11:00 am
Council Meeting
DEC 2025
FRI
19
9:00 am—10:00 am
Council Meeting Executive Session
JAN 2026
TUE
13
9:00 am—6:00 pm
Council Meeting
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program
JAN 2026
WED
21
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
JAN 2026
WED
28
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
JAN 2026
THU
29
9:00 am—4:00 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Kalispell)
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Lewiston)
FEB 2026
TUE
03
4:30 pm—6:30 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Spokane)
FEB 2026
WED
04
4:30 pm—6:30 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Yakima)
FEB 2026
TUE
10
Council Meeting
FEB 2026
THU
12
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Boise)
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Bend)
FEB 2026
TUE
17
4:30 pm—6:30 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Seattle)
FEB 2026
WED
18
9:00 am—12:25 pm
RTF Meeting
FEB 2026
TUE
24
3:30 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program
FEB 2026
THU
26
1:30 pm—3:00 pm
Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
MAR 2026
FRI
06
9:30 am—12:00 pm
Demand Response Advisory Committee
MAR 2026
TUE WED
10 - 11
Council Meeting
MAR 2026
TUE
17
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
MAR 2026
MON
23
10:00 am—11:30 am
Public Affairs Committee Meeting
MAR 2026
TUE
24
10:30 am—12:00 pm
Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
APR 2026
TUE THU
14 - 16
Council Meeting
APR 2026
TUE
21
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
APR 2026
WED
22
9:00 am—4:00 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
APR 2026
THU
23
9:00 am—3:15 pm
Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
MAY 2026
TUE THU
12 - 14
Council Meeting
MAY 2026
TUE
19
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
JUN 2026
TUE THU
16 - 18
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JUN 2026
TUE WED
23 - 24
RTF Meeting
JUL 2026
TUE WED
14 - 15
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JUL 2026
TUE
21
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AUG 2026
TUE WED
11 - 12
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AUG 2026
TUE WED
18 - 19
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SEP 2026
WED THU
09 - 10
Council Meeting
SEP 2026
TUE WED
15 - 16
RTF Meeting
OCT 2026
WED THU
14 - 15
Council Meeting
OCT 2026
TUE
20
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
NOV 2026
TUE
10
9:00 am—1:00 pm
RTF Meeting
NOV 2026
TUE WED
17 - 18
Council Meeting
DEC 2026
TUE
08
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
DEC 2026
TUE WED
15 - 16
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  1. REPORT
    Sep 07, 2021
    2021-5

    Draft 2021 Northwest Power Plan

    Draft 2021 Northwest Power Plan Read the Draft 2021 Northwest Power Plan * Supporting Material used to develop the Plan * 3-page summary * 2021 Power Plan page for public hearings, how to comment and more Read the Draft 2021 Northwest Power...
  2. REPORT
    Mar 10, 2022
    2022-3

    2021 Northwest Power Plan

    2021 Northwest Power Plan Every 5 years the Council releases its Northwest Power Plan. This is the publication version of the 2021 Northwest Power Plan, made available in March 2022 This is the publication version of the Council’s 2021 Northwest Power...
  3. MEETING
    Feb 21, 2019

    2021 Northwest Power Plan Kickoff Webinar

    February 21, 2019 10:30am - 12:00pm This is a webinar, however a limited amount of space will be available at the Council's offices for those interested in attending in person. The Northwest Power and Conservation Council is developing their next power...
  4. MEETING
    May 01, 2019

    SIF: Climate Change and the 2021 Power Plan Workshop

    System Integration Forum : Climate Change and the 2021 Power Plan Workshop May 1, 2019 9:30am - 4:00pm Pacific Council Offices in Portland OR or by Webinar (see below) This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend in person or via...
  5. MEETING
    May 14, 2019

    Generating Resources Advisory Comm

    May 14, 2019, 9am - 12pm Pacific Council Offices or by Webinar Agenda: Meeting to discuss and categorize the proposed generating resources for analysis (and the level of quantitative/qualitative analysis) in the 2021 Power Plan. In addition, we will...
  6. MEETING
    May 16, 2019

    Demand Forecast Adv. Committee Webinar: Climate Change Discussion

    DFAC Webinar May 16, 2019 9:30am - 11:30am Pacific Time This meeting is a follow up to the SIF: Climate Change Workshop held on May 1, 2019 Webinar info is below. Space is also available at the Council's offices for those who wish to attend in person....
  7. MEETING
    Jul 25, 2019

    Conservation Resources Adv. Committee - 2021 Power Plan

    CRAC Meeting July 25, 2019 9:30am - 3:30pm Council Offices 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 9:30 AM Welcome and Introductions - Charlie Grist 9:45 AM Admin Cost – Tina Jayaweera 10:15 AM Revisiting the 85% Max Achievability – Charlie Grist...
  8. MEETING
    Oct 24, 2019

    Conservation Resources Advisory Committee

    CRAC Meeting October 24, 2019 9:30am - 3:30pm Council Offices 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 9:30 AM Welcome and Introductions - Charlie Grist July CRAC Minutes 9:45 AM 2021 Plan: Update on Decisions to Date – Charlie Grist Resource Cost...
  9. MEETING
    Jun 03, 2019

    Natural Gas Advisory Committee

    Agenda: 1 – The 2021 Power Plan & Natural Gas Price Forecast 2 – Natural Gas Fundamentals 3 – Review of the 7th Plan Midterm Price Forecast & Comparison to Actuals 4 – Rough Draft Price Forecast 5 – Natural Gas Price Volatility , Recent Events,...
  10. MEETING
    Aug 21, 2019

    Demand Response Advisory Committee

    DRAC Meeting August 21, 2019 9:30am - 3:45pm Pacific Time Council Offices or by Webinar (see below) 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 AGENDA 9:30 AM Welcome and Introductions – Tina Jayaweera, John Ollis Agenda Review and Approval Minutes...
  11. MEETING
    Oct 30, 2019

    Demand Response Advisory Committee

    DRAC Meeting October 30, 2019 9:30am - 3:45pm Council Offices or by Webinar (see below) 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 AGENDA 9:30 AM Welcome and Introductions – Tina Jayaweera, John Ollis Agenda Review and Approval Minutes Review 9:45 AM...
  12. MEETING
    Mar 31, 2020

    Conservation Resources Advisory Comm. Webinar

    CRAC Meeting March 31, 2020 9:30am - 11:30am Pacific Time WEBINAR ONLY Agenda: Minutes from March 5 meeting 9:30-11:00: Review of preliminary supply curve results. (updated 3/30/2020) 11:00-11:30: Incorporating OR EO 20-04 Webinar Info: (this session will...
  13. MEETING
    Mar 10, 2020

    SIF: 2021 Power Plan Scenario Review

    March 10, 2020 - 9:30am - 4:00pm Pacific Council Offices or by Webinar (see below) 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100, Portland OR 97204 This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend in person or via webinar. Ample room will be available at...
  14. MEETING
    Jan 30, 2020

    Demand Forecast Advisory Committee Webinar

    DFAC Webinar 1/30/2020 1:30pm - 4:30pm Pacific Limited space is available at the Council's offices for anyone who'd like to attend in person. Agenda Presentation Material Introductions and Quick review of past meetings (MJ) 15 minutes Fast overview of key...
  15. MEETING
    Mar 05, 2020

    Conservation Resources Advisory Comm - WEBINAR

    CRAC WEBINAR March 5, 2020 9:30am - 12:30pm Pacific Time Webinar Only - space at the Council's offices will be very limited. Agenda 9:30 - 9:45: Welcome & Introductions Process Update 9:45 - 10:30: Commercial Lighting (CG) 10:30 – 11:15: Industrial...
  16. MEETING
    Mar 04, 2020

    System Analysis Advisory Committee

    March 4, 2020 9:30am - 3:30pm Pacific Time Council Offices, 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100, Portland, OR We will be in a smaller room than normal but could still welcome 10 or 11 folks in person easily, but a webinar option is available for those who need...
  17. MEETING
    Apr 23, 2020

    System Analysis and Resource Adequacy Adv. Comms

    April 23, 2020 9:30am - 4:00pm Pacific Time Council Offices, 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100, Portland, OR RAAC/SAAC Combined Meeting Agenda: 9:30 – 9:45 Introductions, approve minutes, power plan process update and review agenda 9:45 – 12:00 Resource...
  18. MEETING
    May 06, 2020

    Resource Adequacy/System Analysis Advisory Committee

    RAAC/SAAC Combined Meeting May 6, 2020 9:30am - 3:30pm Pacific Time WEBINAR ONLY - see below Agenda 9:30 – 9:45 Introductions, power plan process update and review agenda 9:45 – 12:00 Resource Adequacy Assessment Findings from climate change wind data and...
  19. MEETING
    Jun 02, 2020

    System Analysis Advisory Committee

    June 2, 2020 9:30am - 3:30pm Pacific Time Council Offices, 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100, Portland, OR Agenda 9:30 – 9:45 Introductions, approve minutes of May 6 meeting , membership and review agenda 9:45 – 10:30 Further Discussion of Climate Change Wind...
  20. MEETING
    Mar 03, 2020

    Generating Resources Advisory Committee

    GRAC Meeting March 3, 2020 9:30am - 12:00pm Pacific Council Offices or by Webinar Space will be limited at the Council due to needing to meet in a smaller room than normal. Agenda 9:30 am Introductions, Review agenda 9:35 am Reference plant wrap-up and...
  21. MEETING
    Apr 29, 2020

    Conservation Resources Advisory Comm. Webinar

    CRAC Meeting April 29, 2020 1:00pm - 4:00pm Pacific Time WEBINAR ONLY - See below Agenda: 1:00 PM Welcome and Introductions - Charlie Grist Minutes Announcements CRAC Membership and Charter Update 1:20 PM Plan Supply Curve Results – Charlie Grist 2:00 PM...
  22. MEETING
    Apr 09, 2020

    Natural Gas Advisory Comm - Webinar on Methane and Power Plan

    NGAC Webinar April 9, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am Pacific Agenda: Approach on Upstream Methane Emissions & Power Planning - Summary Paper (Updated 03/31/2020) Related Presentation material on Methane (04/08/2020) Data on Methane (xlsx) (04/08/2020) Webinar...
  23. MEETING
    Aug 05, 2020

    System Analysis Advisory Committee Webinar

    9:30am - 3:30pm Pacific Time Webinar Only Agenda 9:30 – 9:45 Introductions, approve minutes, and review agenda 9:45 – 10:15 Preview Needs Assessment Results Information alignment from GENESYS to guide AURORA Hydro CC Hydro CC Loads CC Wind Adequacy...
  24. MEETING
    May 21, 2020

    Generating Resources Adv Comm - Webinar

    GRAC Webinar May 21, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am Pacific Webinar info is below Agenda: Discussion of emerging tech reference plant options and staff proposal for the draft 2021 power plan Webinar info Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or...
  25. MEETING
    Sep 02, 2020

    System Analysis Advisory Committee

    SAAC Meeting 9:30am - 3:30pm Pacific Time Webinar - see below All Advisory Committee meetings are recorded. Recordings are available on request. Agenda 9:30 – 9:45 Introductions, approve minutes , and review agenda 9:45 – 10:15 Preview Needs Assessment...
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