council logo
Contact
About

Integrating energy and the environment in the Columbia River Basin

About the Council
Mission and Strategy Members and Staff Bylaws Policies Careers / RFPs
News

See what the Council is up to.

Read the Latest News
Read All News Press Resources Newsletters International Columbia River

Explore News By Topic

Fish and Wildlife Planning Salmon and Steelhead Wildlife Energy Planning Energy Efficiency Demand Response
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

2025-26 Amendment Process 2014/2020 Program Program Tracker: Resources, Tools, Maps Project Reviews and Recommendations Costs Reports

Independent Review Groups

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

Forums and Workgroups

  • Asset Management Strategic Plan
  • 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 Fish Screens Hatcheries & Artificial Production Invasive and Non-Native Species Lamprey Predation: Sea lions, pike, birds Program Tracker: Resources, Tools, Maps Protected Areas Research Plan Resident Fish Sockeye Sturgeon
Power Planning

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

Power Planning Overview

The Northwest Power Plan

9th Northwest Power Plan The 2021 Northwest Power Plan 2021 Plan Supporting Materials 2021 Plan Mid-term Assessment Planning Process and Past Power Plans

Technical tools and models

Advisory Committees

Climate and Weather Conservation Resources Demand Forecast Demand Response Fuels Generating Resources Resource Adequacy System Analysis Regional Technical Forum (RTF) RTF Policy

TOPICS

Energy Efficiency Demand Response Power Supply Resource Adequacy Hydropower Transmission Annual Studies

ARCHIVES

Meetings
See next Council Meeting and Work Session April 28 - 29, 2026 in Webinar › See all meetings ›

Recent and Upcoming Meetings

Swipe left or right
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 (Bend)
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Boise)
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
APR 2026
MON
27
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
Demand Response Advisory Committee
APR 2026
TUE WED
28 - 29
Council Meeting and Work Session
MAY 2026
WED
06
9:00 am—12:30 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
10:00 am—11:00 am
Public Affairs Committee Meeting
MAY 2026
TUE THU
12 - 14
Council Meeting
MAY 2026
TUE
19
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
MAY 2026
WED FRI
27 - 29
Council Meeting and Work Sessions
JUN 2026
TUE THU
16 - 18
Council Meeting
JUN 2026
TUE WED
23 - 24
RTF Meeting
JUL 2026
TUE WED
14 - 15
Council Meeting
JUL 2026
TUE
21
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
AUG 2026
TUE WED
11 - 12
Council Meeting
AUG 2026
TUE WED
18 - 19
RTF Meeting
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
Council Meeting
View Council Meetings View All Meetings
Reports and Documents

Browse reports and documents relevant to the Council's work on fish and wildlife and energy planning, as well as administrative reports.

Browse Reports

REPORTS BY TOPIC

Power Plan Fish and Wildlife Program Subbasin Plans Financial Reports Independent Scientific Advisory Board Independent Scientific Review Panel Independent Economic Analysis Board

COLUMBIA RIVER HISTORY PROJECT

Search

clear
  • Website Results
  • Document (PDF, Office) results
  1. NEWS
    Aug 23, 2017
    Carol Winkel

    The Electric Utility Industry in a Changing World

    The Electric Utility Industry in a Changing World The electric utility industry, a historically stable business, is in transition. On many fronts the sector is grappling with what it means to be an energy provider in the 21st century and how to reform an...
  2. NEWS
    Aug 22, 2017
    Carol Winkel

    Innovations in Irrigation Efficiency

    Innovations in Irrigation Efficiency Technological advances could help us lead in meeting the global demand for affordable food Technological advances could help us lead in meeting the global demand for affordable food How important is irrigation in...
  3. NEWS
    Aug 17, 2017
    John Harrison

    Deep Decarbonization

    Deep Decarbonization Northwest Natural, citing its 'climate imperative,' plans to reduce carbon emissions and boost energy efficiency Northwest Natural, citing its 'climate imperative,' plans to reduce carbon emissions and boost energy...
  4. NEWS
    Oct 20, 2016
    John Ollis

    Megawatt? A Powerful Question.

    Megawatt? A Powerful Question. What's a megawatt and what can it do? We explain. What's a megawatt and what can it do? We explain. When I used to go to the store to get a 60-watt light bulb, it was a pretty simple experience. I could purchase any...
  5. NEWS
    Oct 20, 2016
    John Ollis

    Megawatt? A Powerful Question.

    Megawatt? A Powerful Question. What's a megawatt and what can it do? We explain. What's a megawatt and what can it do? We explain. When I used to go to the store to get a 60-watt light bulb, it was a pretty simple experience. I could purchase any...
  6. NEWS
    Aug 05, 2016
    Ben Kujala

    Do Customers of Northwest Investor-Owned Utilities have Higher Electricity Bills?

    Do Customers of Northwest Investor-Owned Utilities have Higher Electricity Bills? The Northwest has over 100 different utilities, many of them small publicly owned utilities. Investor-owned utilities are companies owned by investors that earn a profit for...
  7. NEWS
    Jan 17, 2018
    Carol Winkel

    What's the Least-cost Way to Lower Northwest Carbon Emissions From the Power System?

    What's the Least-cost Way to Lower Northwest Carbon Emissions From the Power System? 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,...
  8. NEWS
    Jan 16, 2018
    John Harrison

    Tough Task

    Tough Task 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. Deciding when to build new power plants is a tough decision and should not be based on a...
  9. NEWS
    Jan 11, 2018
    Carol Winkel

    Outgoing Council Chair Henry Lorenzen Offers Some Final Thoughts

    Outgoing Council Chair Henry Lorenzen Offers Some Final Thoughts 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: Now I’m going to have the...
  10. NEWS
    Jan 11, 2018
    Carol Winkel

    Mapping the Northwest’s Power Supply

    Mapping the Northwest’s Power Supply What’s happening in energy development in the Northwest? Our online mapping tool gives you access to the latest information. What’s happening in energy development in the Northwest? Our online mapping tool gives you...
  11. NEWS
    Dec 18, 2017
    Mark Walker

    Economic Recovery Continues

    Economic Recovery Continues Thanks to ongoing energy efficiency improvements, Northwest economic output increases as power sales decline. Thanks to ongoing energy efficiency improvements, Northwest economic output increases as power sales decline. The...
  12. NEWS
    Nov 28, 2017
    Carol Winkel

    California Dreaming: Randy Hardy on how its energy goals will affect the Northwest

    California Dreaming: Randy Hardy on how its energy goals will affect the Northwest Former BPA Administrator Randy Hardy expects California's ambitious renewable goals to result in surplus solar power, low wholesale prices. Former BPA Administrator Randy...
  13. NEWS
    Oct 26, 2017
    Mark Walker

    Northwest Utility-Scale Solar: How real is it?

    Northwest Utility-Scale Solar: How real is it? Solar power is having a moment, but lack of transmission could hinder its development. Solar power is having a moment, but lack of transmission could hinder its development. Pacific Northwest wind energy...
  14. NEWS
    Oct 11, 2017
    John Harrison

    LED Lighting Boosts Northwest Energy Savings in 2016

    LED Lighting Boosts Northwest Energy Savings in 2016 Energy efficiency savings continue to grow in the Northwest, now totaling an amount equal to the power demand of six Seattles. Energy efficiency savings continue to grow in the Northwest, now totaling...
  15. NEWS
    Sep 29, 2017
    John Harrison

    Battery Power

    Battery Power The lowly battery is being reinvented, not just for vehicles but also to stabilize the power grid and smooth the ups and downs of wind and solar generation. The lowly battery is being reinvented, not just for vehicles but also to stabilize...
  16. NEWS
    Sep 20, 2017
    Garrett Herndon

    Energy Efficiency Exchange 2018 - Call for Topics

    Energy Efficiency Exchange 2018 - Call for Topics On May 15th and 16th of 2018, energy efficiency professionals from across the region will descend on Tacoma, Washington for Energy Efficiency Exchange 2018. We’re in the midst of planning and would love to...
  17. NEWS
    Sep 19, 2017
    John Harrison

    Water Storage, Water Power

    Water Storage, Water Power An unusual partnership between an oil company and a state agency aims to provide water for hydropower and also for storage. An unusual partnership between an oil company and a state agency aims to provide water for hydropower...
  18. MEETING
    Sep 20, 2017

    RAAC Technical Committee Meeting

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Technical Committee Council Offices or Online 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 September 20, 2017 10:00am - 3:30pm Agenda will be added as available (NOTE UNIQUE MEETING LOCATION ABOVE) Webinar...
  19. MEETING
    Aug 23, 2017

    System Analysis Advisory Committee Meeting

    NW Power & Conservation Council 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite# 1100 Portland, OR 97204 Or by webinar - see below August 23, 2017 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Meeting to discuss potential changes and updates to our draft Marginal Carbon Dioxide Product Rates paper and...
  20. MEETING
    Sep 07, 2017

    Conservation Resources Advisory Committee Meeting

    CRAC Meeting September 7, 2017 9:30am - 3:30pm Council Offices 851 SW Sixth Ave, SECOND FLOOR - UPDATED LOCATION!! Portland, OR 97204 Primary Topic: Hard-to-Reach Market Initiative – MCS-1 Meeting Objectives: Update CRAC members on the status and plans of...
  21. MEETING
    Jun 16, 2017

    Natural Gas Advisory Committee

    Natural Gas Advisory Committee June 16, 2017 9:00am - 1:00pm Pacific Council Offices 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 Agenda: Presentation Material 9:00 AM Welcome and Introductions – Steven Simmons, Massoud Jourabchi 9:15 AM Natural Gas...
  22. MEETING
    May 18, 2017

    Generation Resources Advisory Committee WEBINAR

    Generation Resources Advisory Committee WEBINAR May 18, 2017 10am - 11am WEBINAR INFO: View online via GoToMeeting Conference call 877-309-2070 , code 815-747-965 Limited space is available at the Council's offices for those who wish to attend in person...
  23. MEETING
    May 04, 2017

    RAAC Steering Committee WEBINAR

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Steering Committee WEBINAR Limited space will be available at the Council's offices for those who wish to attend person 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 May 4, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm Pacific Time Agenda:...
  24. MEETING
    Mar 16, 2017

    Generation Resources Advisory Committee Meeting

    GoToMeeting or conference call 877-309-2070 , code 815-747-965 9:30am Welcome and Introductions – Gillian Charles, Mike Starrett 9:45 Discussion of Energy Storage – G. Charles, M. Starrett Overview of Storage Action Item ANLYS-16 Roundtable on...
  25. MEETING
    Jun 07, 2017

    Demand Response Advisory Committee Meeting

    DRAC Meeting June 7, 2017 9:00am - 4:00pm Council Offices or by Webinar (see below) 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 AGENDA 9:00 AM Welcome and Introductions – Tina Jayaweera, John Ollis Agenda Review and Approval Minutes Review...
Results per Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • ›
  • »

Having trouble finding anything? Please visit our help page so we can assist you, or click the Document tab if you're looking for a specific PDF, Excel, Word file.

type
topic clear
tag
Apply

Sign up for our newsletter

  •    

Contact

  • Central Office
  • Idaho Office
  • Montana Office
  • Oregon Office
  • Washington Office
  • Council Members

Social Media

Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Vimeo Flickr

© NW Power & Conservation Council

Privacy policy Terms & Conditions Inclusion Statement