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

January 17, 2018
Carol Winkel

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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.

Tough Task

January 16, 2018
John Harrison

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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.

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

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

Economic Recovery Continues

December 18, 2017
Mark Walker

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Thanks to ongoing energy efficiency improvements, Northwest economic output increases as power sales decline.

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

November 28, 2017
Carol Winkel

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

Northwest Utility-Scale Solar: How real is it?

October 26, 2017
Mark Walker

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Solar power is having a moment, but lack of transmission could hinder its development.

LED Lighting Boosts Northwest Energy Savings in 2016

October 11, 2017
John Harrison

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Energy efficiency savings continue to grow in the Northwest, now totaling an amount equal to the power demand of six Seattles.

Battery Power

September 29, 2017
John Harrison

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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

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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.

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