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Solving the Challenges to Building New Transmission

September 21, 2023
Carol Winkel

The Northwest and Intermountain Power Producers Coalition has a new whitepaper exploring the need for new transmission in the region and the Bonneville Power Administration’s ability to provide transmission to customers.

Despite Wildfires and Record Heat, Bonneville Kept Power Flowing

September 17, 2021
John Harrison

With fall approaching and the advantage of hindsight, the Bonneville Power Administration is studying its response to the hot weather and fire emergencies for learned lessons that that will help its response to future wildfire emergencies.

The New Normal for Electricity Markets Conjures Bad Memories; Forewarned, Will We Be Better Prepared?

May 17, 2019
John Harrison

Act now to be ready for summer and winter demand peaks in light of coal plant retirements and state polices limiting carbon emissions, experts advise.

Bonneville Funding Cuts Hit Fish And Wildlife Program Projects

December 14, 2018
John Harrison

The cuts are part of an effort by Bonneville to hold costs at or below the rate of inflation for the next 10 years.

BPA Identifies First Potential Cuts in Budget for Council's Fish and Wildlife Program

July 16, 2018
John Harrison

The Bonneville Power Administration is identifying potential cuts in the budget of the Council’s Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program, including so far to water acquisitions and a net-pen salmon production program.

New Era, New Challenges

March 15, 2018
John Harrison

Bonneville Power Administration faces challenges to remain competitive, administrator says.

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.

Rate Shock

February 14, 2018
John Harrison

Selling Bonneville power at market rates would raise costs to consumers by 20-40 percent, a Council assessment shows.

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.

Budget Uncertainty

August 18, 2017
John Harrison

Inexpensive surplus renewable power from California may have a chilling effect on the Bonneville Power Administration's fish and wildlife budget if its own surplus power sales decline.

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