Northwest Utility-Scale Solar: How real is it?
- October 26, 2017
- Mark Walker
Solar power is having a moment, but lack of transmission could hinder its development.
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Key Questions for the Next Fish and Wildlife Program
- October 11, 2017
- John Harrison
The Council asks the Independent Scientific Advisory Board for advice regarding the next revision of the fish and wildlife program, set to begin next spring.
Restoring Native Fish
- October 11, 2017
- John Harrison
Using equipment from helicopters to horses, biologists restored native fish populations in 21 Northwestern Montana lakes.
LED Lighting Boosts Northwest Energy Savings in 2016
- October 11, 2017
- John Harrison
Energy efficiency savings continue to grow in the Northwest, now totaling an amount equal to the power demand of six Seattles.
Filet of Predator
- October 10, 2017
- John Harrison
Butter, lemon, Lake Trout filets and your pan will help Bull Trout in Flathead Lake rebound.
Program Amendment
- October 02, 2017
- John Harrison
It's time to start thinking about the next revision of the Fish and Wildlife Program. A review of the current Program by independent scientists will help inform the direction of that revision.
Battery Power
- September 29, 2017
- John Harrison
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.
Energy Efficiency Exchange 2018 - Call for Topics
- September 20, 2017
- Garrett Herndon
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 hear from you.
Threat to Steelhead
- September 19, 2017
- John Harrison
Wild Willamette winter steelhead, already at low numbers, face a new and growing threat: Sea lions.
Water Storage, Water Power
- September 19, 2017
- John Harrison
An unusual partnership between an oil company and a state agency aims to provide water for hydropower and also for storage.