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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
2020 Addendum 2014/2020 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program Subbasin Plans Project Reviews and Recommendations F&W Program 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 Subcommittee
  • 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
  • Invasive and Non-Native Species
  • Lamprey
  • Predation: Sea lions, pike, birds
  • Protected Areas
  • Research Plan
  • Resident Fish
  • Program Tracker (Resource Tools and Maps)
  • Sockeye
  • Sturgeon
  • Hatchery Map
Energy

The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to ensure the region’s power supply and acquire cost-effective energy efficiency.

Energy Overview

The 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

  • Regional Portfolio Model
  • Generation Evaluation System Model (GENESYS)

Energy Advisory Committees

  • Regional Technical Forum
  • Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
  • Demand Forecast Advisory Committee
  • Demand Response Advisory Committee
  • Generating Resources Advisory Committee
  • Fuels Advisory Committee
  • Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee
  • System Analysis Advisory Committee
  • RTF Policy Advisory Committee
  • System Integration Forum

Energy Topics

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Demand Response
  • Power Supply
  • Resource Adequacy
  • Energy Storage
  • Hydropower
  • Transmission
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19
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SEP 2023
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21
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Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting - Governors Report and Future Reporting
OCT 2023
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11 - 12
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OCT 2023
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17
9:00 am—12:00 pm
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24
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Fuels Advisory Committee
NOV 2023
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01
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Reserves in Power Planning Workshop
NOV 2023
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02
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Demand Response Advisory Committee
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07
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08
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03
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30
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Resource Adequacy Advisory Committees
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FEB 2024
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MAR 2024
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12 - 13
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MAR 2024
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19
9:00 am—2:15 pm
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MAR 2024
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26
9:30 am—12:30 pm
Generating Resources Advisory Committee
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RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q1
APR 2024
TUE
02
9:30 am—11:30 am
Steering Committee - Resource Adequacy Advisory Comm
APR 2024
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03
9:00 am—11:00 am
Webinar: Issue Paper on Preparation for the Ninth Power Plan
APR 2024
THU
04
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum
9:30 am—3:30 pm
Resource Adequacy Tech and System Analysis Adv Comms Combined Meeting
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Public Affairs Committee
APR 2024
TUE WED
09 - 10
Council Meeting
APR 2024
THU
11
9:00 am—10:00 am
RTF Policy Advisory Committee: Demand Response Working Group
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APR 2024
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16
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23
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25
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RTF Policy Advisory Committee: Primary Research Working Group
MAY 2024
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30
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Resource Adequacy/System Analysis Advisory Comm Combined Meeting
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31
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RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q2
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23
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  1. WEBPAGE

    Resource Adequacy Overview

    Resource Adequacy Overview Electricity does more than keep the lights on in the Pacific Northwest. It literally powers our economy. The absence or presence of an adequate electricity supply can either curtail or facilitate economic growth. In the worst...
  2. REPORT
    Jun 14, 2018
    2018-7

    Pacific Northwest Power Supply Adequacy Assessment for 2023

    Executive Summary Accounting for existing resources, planned resources that are sited and licensed, and the implementation of the Council’s energy efficiency targets, the Northwest power supply is likely to become inadequate by 2021, primarily due to...
  3. REPORT
    Oct 31, 2019
    2019-11

    Pacific Northwest Power Supply Adequacy Assessment for 2024

    Executive Summary: In 2011, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council adopted a resource adequacy standard to provide an early warning should resource development fail to keep pace with demand growth. The standard defines the regional power...
  4. REPORT
    Jul 11, 2017
    2017-5

    Pacific Northwest Power Supply Adequacy Assessment for 2022

    This document summarizes the Council’s assessment of the adequacy of the power supply for the 2021 [1] and 2022 operating years (October through September). In 2011, the Council adopted the annual loss-of-load probability (LOLP) as the measure for power...
  5. REPORT
    Sep 27, 2016
    2016-10

    Pacific Northwest Power Supply Adequacy Assessment for 2021

    The Pacific Northwest’s power supply is expected to be adequate through 2020. However, with the planned retirements of four Northwest coal plants by July of 2022, the system will no longer meet the Council’s adequacy standard and will have to acquire...
  6. REPORT
    Nov 21, 2012
    2012-12

    Pacific Northwest Power Supply Adequacy Assessment for 2017

    also see Dec 4, 2012 press release In 2010, as a part of its Sixth Power Plan, the Council reported that the region’s power supply was on the cusp of becoming inadequate by 2015. Based on an assessment prepared by the Resource Adequacy Forum, the plan...
  7. MEETING
    Dec 05, 2022

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee

    This meeting is by webinar only. Please register at this GoToWebinar Link. All meetings are recorded and recordings are available on request. Presentation Material Agenda: Review of November 8th RAAC minutes Briefing on the proposed new regional...
  8. MEETING
    Nov 20, 2013

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Technical Committee

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee Technical Committee Meeting November 20, 2013 from 10:00 to 3:00 851 SW 6 th Ave, Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97204 Call in number: 1.800.786.1922 Code: 53922423 Meeting link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/177503865...
  9. MEETING
    Jan 23, 2018

    RAAC Steering Committee

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Steering Committee 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 January 23, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm Pacific Time Agenda: 9:00 – 9:15 Introductions and Schedule for the 2023 Adequacy Assessment Presentation Materials...
  10. MEETING
    Dec 07, 2017

    RAAC Technical Committee Meeting

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Technical Committee Council Offices or Online 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 December 7, 2017 10:00am - 3:00pm Agenda 10:00 – 10:30 Introductions and Schedule for the 2023 Adequacy Assessment 10:30 –...
  11. MEETING
    Apr 04, 2014

    RAAC Steering Committee Meeting

    April 4, 2014 from 1:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Minutes from Dec 6th Session Agenda: 1:00 - 1:45 Preliminary Assessment for 2019 (Fazio/Byrne) 1:45 - 2:30 Southwest Import Availability (Energy GPS) 2:30 - 3:30 Decision on Import Assumptions for Reference Case...
  12. MEETING
    Mar 09, 2015

    RAAC Steering Committee Meeting

    RAAC Steering Committee Meeting March 9, 2015 1pm - 4pm Bonneville Power Administration Rates Hearing Room located at 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd, 2nd floor, Portland OR Webinar Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/690266157 Call-in Number: 1.800.786.1922...
  13. MEETING
    Dec 08, 2016

    RAAC Technical Committee Meeting

    THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED Council Offices or Online 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 Draft Agenda - Introduction to the RAAC for BPA transmission staff - BPA overview of regional bulk transmission grid and...
  14. MEETING
    Nov 01, 2016

    RAAC Tech/DFAC Combined Meeting

    Combined Meeting of the Resource Adequacy Technical and Demand Forecast Advisory Committees November 1, 2016 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 503-222-5161 Webinar info below for those who cannot attend in person 10:00am - 3:00pm Agenda...
  15. MEETING
    Jul 26, 2016

    RAAC Technical Committee WEBINAR

    July 26, 2016 2:30pm - 4:00pm Council Offices or Online 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 This is a WEBINAR, but space is available at the Council if anyone wishes to attend in person. Agenda 2:30 – 2:35 Roll call 2:35 – 3:05 Summary outline...
  16. MEETING
    May 24, 2016

    RAAC Technical Committee WEBINAR

    May 24, 2016 9:00am - 11:00am Council Offices or Online 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 This is a WEBINAR, but space is available at the Council if anyone wishes to attend in person. Agenda Presentation Slides Quick review of 2021 adequacy...
  17. MEETING
    Apr 21, 2016

    RAAC Technical Committee WEBINAR

    April 21, 2016 1:30pm - 4:00pm Council Offices or Online 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 This is a WEBINAR, but space is available at the Council if anyone wishes to attend in person. Agenda PRESENTATION Slides Review of reference case and...
  18. MEETING
    Mar 18, 2016

    RAAC Technical Committee Meeting

    March 18, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm Council Offices or Online 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 Agenda 9:00 – 9:15 Introductions and Approval of Minutes 9:15 – 10:00 Relationship between the Power Plan and Adequacy Assessments (Kujala) 10:00 –...
  19. MEETING
    Jan 28, 2016

    RAAC Technical Committee Meeting

    RAAC Technical Committee January 28, 2016 Council Offices, 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97204 10:00am - 3:00pm Webinar link and # available below for those who can't attend in person. NOTE: This meeting is being held after the comment period...
  20. MEETING
    Apr 19, 2017

    RAAC Technical Committee WEBINAR

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Technical Committee WEBINAR Online/by phone (see below) Limited space available at: 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 April 19, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm Agenda: Draft 2021 and 2022 adequacy assessments...
  21. MEETING
    Mar 01, 2017

    RAAC Technical Committee Meeting

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Technical Committee Council Offices or Online 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 March 1, 2017 9:30am - 3:30pm Agenda: 9:30 – 10:00 Introductions and Adequacy Primer 10:00 – 12:00 BPA Presentation on...
  22. MEETING
    Mar 07, 2018

    RAAC Technical Committee Meeting

    March 7, 2018 Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Technical Committee Council Offices or Online 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 March 7, 2018 10:00am - 3:30pm Agenda 10:00 – 10:30 Introductions and Schedule for the 2023 Adequacy...
  23. MEETING
    Apr 17, 2015

    SAAC and RAAC Tech Combined Meeting

    SAAC and RAAC Tech Combined Meeting Council Offices 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 9:30am - 3:30pm Agenda 9:30am Introduction and Notice of Previous SAAC Meeting Minutes 9:35am Final DRAFT Adequacy Assessments for 2020/21 10:15am GENESYS...
  24. MEETING
    Apr 04, 2018

    RAAC Steering Committee WEBINAR

    April 4, 2018 Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Steering Committee WEBINAR - limited space will be available at the Council's offices for those who may wish to attend in person. 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 April 4, 2018 9:00am -...
  25. MEETING
    Nov 07, 2018

    RAAC Technical Comm Webinar

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Technical Committee WEBINAR Discussion of load forecast and 2023 adequacy assessment ahead of full RAAC Technical Meeting scheduled for November 15, 2018 Presentation Material Webinar information: Please join my...
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