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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
  • 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

Energy Topics

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Demand Response
  • Power Supply
  • Resource Adequacy
  • Energy Storage
  • Hydropower
  • Transmission
Meetings
See next Council Meeting October 11 - 12, 2023 in Redmond › See all meetings ›

Recent and Upcoming Meetings

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NOV 2022
THU
03
9:30 am—3:30 pm
GENESYS Technical Conference (SAAC/RAAC Combined)
NOV 2022
TUE
08
1:00 pm—4:00 pm
Resource Adequacy Technical/Steering Comm Meetings
NOV 2022
TUE WED
15 - 16
Council Meeting
NOV 2022
WED
30
9:00 am—10:00 am
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q4 Meeting
DEC 2022
MON
05
1:30 pm—3:30 pm
Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee
DEC 2022
TUE
06
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
DEC 2022
TUE WED
13 - 14
Council Meeting
JAN 2023
TUE WED
10 - 11
Council Meeting
JAN 2023
WED
18
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
FEB 2023
TUE WED
14 - 15
Council Meeting
FEB 2023
WED
22
2:00 pm—3:30 pm
Conservation Resources/Demand Response Adv Comm Combined Meeting
FEB 2023
WED THU
22 - 23
RTF Meeting
FEB 2023
FRI
24
9:00 am—2:00 pm
Conservation Resources Advisory Comm.
MAR 2023
TUE WED
14 - 15
Council Meeting
MAR 2023
TUE
21
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
MAR 2023
THU
23
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Resource Adequacy Adv Comm - Technical Committee
MAR 2023
TUE
28
9:00 am—11:00 am
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q1 Meeting
MAR 2023
FRI
31
9:00 am—10:30 am
Generating Resources Advisory Committee
APR 2023
WED
05
9:00 am—12:00 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
APR 2023
MON
10
1:00 pm—4:00 pm
Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting
APR 2023
TUE WED
11 - 12
Council Meeting
APR 2023
TUE
18
9:00 am—12:30 pm
RTF Meeting
MAY 2023
TUE WED
16 - 17
Council Meeting
MAY 2023
TUE
23
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
10:00 am—12:00 pm
Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting
MAY 2023
WED
24
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q2 Meeting
JUN 2023
TUE WED
13 - 14
Council Meeting
JUN 2023
WED
21
9:00 am—12:00 pm
RTF Meeting June 21, 2023
JUL 2023
TUE WED
11 - 12
Council Meeting
JUL 2023
FRI
14
9:00 am—12:30 pm
Demand Forecast Advisory Committee
JUL 2023
TUE
18
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
JUL 2023
THU
20
9:00 am—3:00 pm
Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
AUG 2023
TUE WED
15 - 16
Council Meeting
SEP 2023
TUE
05
1:30 pm—4:30 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
SEP 2023
TUE WED
12 - 13
Council Meeting
SEP 2023
FRI
15
9:00 am—11:00 am
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q3 Meeting
SEP 2023
TUE
19
9:00 am—3:00 pm
RTF Meeting
SEP 2023
THU
21
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting - Governors Report and Future Reporting
OCT 2023
WED THU
11 - 12
Council Meeting
OCT 2023
TUE WED
17 - 18
RTF Meeting
OCT 2023
THU
26
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting - Flat Funding
NOV 2023
THU
02
9:30 am—12:30 pm
Demand Response Advisory Committee
NOV 2023
TUE
07
9:00 am—1:00 pm
RTF Meeting
NOV 2023
WED
08
12:30 pm—3:30 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q4 Meeting
NOV 2023
TUE WED
14 - 15
Council Meeting
DEC 2023
TUE
05
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
DEC 2023
TUE WED
12 - 13
Council Meeting
JAN 2024
TUE WED
09 - 10
Council Meeting
FEB 2024
TUE WED
06 - 07
Council Meeting
MAR 2024
TUE WED
12 - 13
Council Meeting
APR 2024
TUE WED
09 - 10
Council Meeting
MAY 2024
TUE WED
14 - 15
Council Meeting
JUN 2024
TUE WED
11 - 12
Council Meeting
JUL 2024
TUE WED
09 - 10
Council Meeting
AUG 2024
TUE WED
13 - 14
Council Meeting
SEP 2024
TUE WED
10 - 11
Council Meeting
OCT 2024
TUE WED
08 - 09
Council Meeteing
NOV 2024
WED THU
13 - 14
Council Meeting
DEC 2024
TUE WED
10 - 11
Council Meeting
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    Exploring Alternative Approaches to Power System Operation

    Exploring Alternative Approaches to Power System Operation The rapidly decreasing cost of renewable resources , coupled with various state and utility clean policies and emissions goals , are driving large renewable builds across the west . The result: a...
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    Research of Emerging Technologies to Support Development of Future Resource Options

    Research of Emerging Technologies to Support Development of Future Resource Options In developing the recommended resource strategy, the Northwest Power Act requires the Council to give priority to resources that are cost-effective. This includes...
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    Development of Data and Tools to Enhance Future Power Planning Analysis

    Development of Data and Tools to Enhance Future Power Planning Analysis The Council recognizes that power planning is an ongoing effort. This power plan reflects our recommendations based on our understanding of the system today, the availability and...
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    Conservation Program

    Conservation Program Per the Northwest Power Act, as part of the development of a power plan, the Council is required to develop a conservation program that sets forth a general scheme for implementing conservation in the region, including Bonneville. For...
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    Sector Specific Potential

    Sector Specific Potential Achievable technical energy efficiency potential is developed by sector and compiled into a supply curve that can then be used to compare energy efficiency to other electricity resources. Details on the savings by sector can be...
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    Distribution System Efficiency

    Distribution System Efficiency Technical Achievable Potential Summary The table below provides a summary of the distribution efficiency measure bundles’ maximum achievable technical potential energy savings at years 2027, 2032, and 2041, and the...
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    Agricultural Efficiency

    Agricultural Efficiency Agricultural Technical Achievable Potential Summary The table below provides a summary of the agricultural measure bundles’ maximum achievable technical potential energy savings at years 2027, 2032, and 2041, and the distribution...
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    Industrial Efficiency

    Industrial Efficiency Industrial Achievable Technical Potential Summary The table below provides a summary of the industrial measure bundles maximum achievable technical potential energy savings at years 2027, 2032, and 2041 and NRC net levelized costs....
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    Residential Efficiency

    Residential Efficiency Residential Technical Achievable Potential Summary The table below provides a summary of the residential measure bundles’ maximum achievable technical potential energy savings at years 2027, 2032, and 2041, and the distribution of...
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    Commercial Efficiency

    Commercial Efficiency Commercial Technical Achievable Potential Summary The table below provides a summary of the commercial measure bundles’ maximum achievable technical potential energy savings at years 2027, 2032, and 2041 at NRC net levelized costs....
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    Cost-Effective Methodology

    Cost-Effective Methodology Method for Determining the Cost-Effectiveness Limit for Conservation The methodology and input parameters defined in this section can be used to calculate energy efficiency measure cost-effectiveness relative to the findings of...
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    Global Assumptions in the Power Plan

    Global Assumptions in the Power Plan There are several assumptions used across different analytical aspects of the 2021 Power Plan. These are detailed below. Analysis period The plan analysis period is 20 years - October 2021 through September 2041 – or,...
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    Methodology for Determining Quantifiable Environmental Costs and Benefits

    Methodology for Determining Quantifiable Environmental Costs and Benefits In developing the resource strategy for the power plan, the Northwest Power Act requires the Council compare the estimated incremental system costs of new generating and...
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    Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the Power Plan

    Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the Power Plan On February 19, 2021, the Council hosted a “Systems Integration Forum” (SIF) to explore how the Council might integrate concepts of energy equity into the 2021 Power Plan, as well as in future work. [1] The...
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    New Generating Resources

    New Generating Resources The identification and analysis of new generating resources is a key step in developing a cost-effective, least-risk, adequate, and reliable strategy for the region. Generating resource technologies are defined and assessed based...
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    Methodology for Assessing New Generating Resource Technology Options for the Power Plan

    Methodology for Assessing New Generating Resource Technology Options for the Power Plan This section describes the methodology for assessing generating resource and energy storage technologies and developing reference plants for consideration in the 2021...
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    Generating Resource Reference Plants

    Generating Resource Reference Plants The 2021 Power Plan includes utility-scale generating resource reference plants for: Onshore wind Solar PV Battery Storage Solar PV + Battery Storage Natural Gas Pumped Storage Conventional Geothermal Emerging...
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    Secondary Resources

    Secondary Resources Secondary generating resources are commercially available with limited, or small-scale, developmental potential in the Pacific Northwest. While secondary resources are currently in-service or available for development in the region,...
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    Levelized Cost of Energy

    Levelized Cost of Energy One way to compare the cost of a generating resource against another is to look at the levelized cost of energy, which is a metric used to estimate the cost of energy across a resource’s expected economic life. It is calculated as...
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    Generating Resource Reference Plants

    Generating Resource Reference Plants Onshore Wind Jump to: Trends, Considerations and Resource | Description of Reference Plant Wind power is a naturally occurring, renewable form of energy that is harnessed and transferred into electricity through power...
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    Generating Resource Reference Plants

    Generating Resource Reference Plants Utility-scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Jump to: Trends, Considerations, and Resource Potential | Description of Reference Plant Solar power is a naturally occurring, renewable resource that converts energy from the sun...
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    Generating Resource Reference Plants

    Generating Resource Reference Plants Utility-scale Battery Storage Jump to: Trends, Considerations, and Resource Potential | Description of Reference Plant Energy storage allows for the capture and storage of energy for use at a later time, when it is...
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    Generating Resource Reference Plants

    Generating Resource Reference Plants Utility-scale Solar PV + Battery Storage Jump to: Trends, Considerations, and Resource Potential | Description of Reference Plant Co-locating renewables with storage helps avoid curtailment of energy, reduce...
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    Generating Resource Reference Plants

    Generating Resource Reference Plants Natural Gas Jump to: Trends, Considerations, and Resource Potential | Description of Reference Plant Natural gas technologies are proven and mature, yet also evolving to adapt to the needs of the new power system. As...
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    Generating Resource Reference Plants

    Generating Resource Reference Plants Pumped Storage Jump to: Trends, Considerations, and Resource Potential | Description of Reference Plant Pumped storage hydropower is an established and commercially mature energy and storage resource, however there has...
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