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Energy Efficiency Potential for Northwest Cannabis Growers

June 05, 2018
Carol Winkel

As more cannabis is grown outdoors, less energy is used. Using more energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and better-designed facilities will increase energy savings.

Efficiency Exchange 2018 Prepares for Future Savings

May 29, 2018
Carol Winkel

The premier networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals in the Northwest concludes in Tacoma

Expanding Energy Efficiency Programs to Hard-to-Reach Markets

April 12, 2018
Carol Winkel

Utility programs targeting underserved populations generally performing well

Improving Irrigation System Efficiency and Its Impact on the Power System

March 16, 2018
Carol Winkel

At its March meeting, the Council approved the release of its white paper on the value of improving irrigation system efficiency to the power system.

Council Comments on Department of Energy's Proposed Efficiency Standards Revisions

February 16, 2018
Carol Winkel

The Council approved comments on the Department of Energy's proposal for revisions to the federal energy efficiency standards processes at its February meeting.

BPA Heading for a “Financial Cliff”

February 15, 2018
Carol Winkel

Steve Kern, general manager of Cowlitz PUD, addressed the Council at its February meeting to discuss the Bonneville Power Administration's position in the wholesale power market.

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

January 17, 2018
Carol Winkel

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, and natural gas projects. And carbon pricing would be more effective than renewable standards in achieving decarbonization.

Outgoing Council Chair Henry Lorenzen Offers Some Final Thoughts

January 11, 2018
Carol Winkel

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:

Mapping the Northwest’s Power Supply

January 11, 2018
Carol Winkel

What’s happening in energy development in the Northwest? Our online mapping tool gives you access to the latest information.

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

November 28, 2017
Carol Winkel

Former BPA Administrator Randy Hardy expects California's ambitious renewable goals to result in surplus solar power, low wholesale prices.

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