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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
Meetings
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AUG 2023
TUE WED
22 - 23
RTF Meeting
SEP 2023
TUE
05
1:30 pm—4:30 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
SEP 2023
TUE WED
12 - 13
Council Meeting
SEP 2023
FRI
15
9:00 am—11:00 am
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q3 Meeting
SEP 2023
TUE
19
9:00 am—3:00 pm
RTF Meeting
SEP 2023
THU
21
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting - Governors Report and Future Reporting
OCT 2023
WED THU
11 - 12
Council Meeting
OCT 2023
TUE
17
9:00 am—12:00 pm
RTF Meeting
OCT 2023
TUE
24
9:00 am—12:30 pm
Fuels Advisory Committee
NOV 2023
WED
01
9:30 am—4:00 pm
Reserves in Power Planning Workshop
NOV 2023
THU
02
9:30 am—12:30 pm
Demand Response Advisory Committee
NOV 2023
TUE
07
9:00 am—12:30 pm
RTF Meeting
1:00 pm—2:30 pm
Public Affairs Committee Meeting
NOV 2023
WED
08
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q4 Meeting
NOV 2023
TUE WED
14 - 15
Council Meeting
DEC 2023
TUE
05
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
DEC 2023
TUE WED
12 - 13
Council Meeting
JAN 2024
WED
03
1:30 pm—3:00 pm
Public Affairs Committee Meeting
JAN 2024
MON
08
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
Informal Hatchery Workgroup Meeting
JAN 2024
TUE WED
09 - 10
Council Meeting
JAN 2024
WED
17
9:00 am—12:00 pm
RTF Meeting
JAN 2024
TUE
30
9:00 am—11:30 am
Resource Adequacy Advisory Committees
1:00 pm—4:00 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
FEB 2024
TUE WED
06 - 07
Council Meeting
FEB 2024
TUE
13
9:00 am—1:00 pm
RTF Meeting
MAR 2024
TUE WED
12 - 13
Council Meeting
MAR 2024
TUE
19
9:00 am—2:15 pm
RTF Meeting
MAR 2024
TUE
26
9:30 am—12:30 pm
Generating Resources Advisory Committee
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q1
APR 2024
TUE
02
9:30 am—11:30 am
Steering Committee - Resource Adequacy Advisory Comm
APR 2024
WED
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
1:00 pm—2:30 pm
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
1:00 pm—2:00 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee: Natural Gas Working Group
APR 2024
TUE
16
2:00 pm—3:00 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee: Primary Research Working Group
APR 2024
TUE
23
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
APR 2024
THU
25
9:00 am—10:00 am
RTF Policy Advisory Committee: Primary Research Working Group
MAY 2024
TUE WED
14 - 15
Council Meeting
MAY 2024
TUE WED
21 - 22
RTF Meeting
MAY 2024
THU
30
9:30 am—2:30 pm
Resource Adequacy/System Analysis Advisory Comm Combined Meeting
MAY 2024
FRI
31
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q2
JUN 2024
TUE WED
11 - 12
Council Meeting
JUN 2024
TUE
18
9:00 am—1:00 pm
RTF Meeting
JUL 2024
TUE WED
09 - 10
Council Meeting
JUL 2024
THU
11
9:00 am—3:00 pm
Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting
JUL 2024
TUE
23
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
AUG 2024
TUE WED
13 - 14
Council Meeting
AUG 2024
TUE WED
20 - 21
RTF Meeting
SEP 2024
TUE WED
10 - 11
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SEP 2024
TUE
17
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
OCT 2024
TUE WED
08 - 09
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16
9:00 am—4:00 pm
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13 - 14
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NOV 2024
TUE WED
19 - 20
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DEC 2024
TUE WED
10 - 11
Council Meeting
DEC 2024
TUE WED
17 - 18
RTF Meeting
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  1. WEBPAGE

    Energy Efficiency Inputs Resource Strategy Analysis

    Energy Efficiency Inputs Resource Strategy Analysis The resource strategy analysis determines the amount of energy efficiency and other resources to be developed to achieve least-cost and least-risk adequate electric system for the region. Findings from...
  2. WEBPAGE

    Residential Efficiency

    Residential Efficiency To determine the amount of available residential energy efficiency, the Council closely examines the number of homes in the region, by home type, size of the dwelling, current heating and cooling technology, lighting and appliance...
  3. WEBPAGE

    Residential Measure Details

    Residential Measure Details Residential Measure Bundles by End Use Around 40 residential-sector measures are analyzed in the 2021 Power Plan. These measure bundles do not and should not dictate the way measures are bundled for programmatic implementation....
  4. WEBPAGE

    Industrial Sector Efficiency

    Industrial Sector Efficiency The industrial sector in the Northwest comprises approximately 18,000 facilities in 21 individual segments including industries such as pulp and paper mills, fruit storage warehouses, refineries, and silicon chip manufacturing...
  5. WEBPAGE

    Agricultural EE Measure Details

    Agricultural EE Measure Details The agricultural sector incorporates both irrigation and livestock farms. The majority of the potential is in irrigation hardware improvements. Agricultural Measure Bundles by End Use The measures by application are:...
  6. WEBPAGE

    Agricultural EE Methodology

    Agricultural EE Methodology The general methodology for all energy efficiency measures can be found here . The sections below provide an overview specific to the agricultural sector. Overview of Methods for Agricultural Sector Where applicable, measure...
  7. WEBPAGE

    Distribution System Efficiency

    Distribution System Efficiency The utility distribution system delivers usable electric power from the transmission system to individual consumers in over six million homes and nearly 350,000 businesses in the Pacific Northwest. Distribution substations...
  8. WEBPAGE

    Distribution System EE Measure Details

    Distribution System EE Measure Details Measure Bundles by End Use Three measures were modeled to reflect baseline system conditions, levels of savings available, and cost. The measures are described below. Energy Conservation Measure 1 (ECM1) uses line...
  9. WEBPAGE

    Distribution System EE Methodology

    Distribution System EE Methodology The general methodology for all energy efficiency measures can be found here . The sections below provide an overview specific to the utility distribution system sector. Overview of Methods for Distribution System Sector...
  10. WEBPAGE

    Conservation Methodologies

    Conservation Methodologies Overview This section summarizes the general methodology used by the Council for estimating the energy efficiency resource potential in the region and describes the major sources of information used to prepare that analysis. It...
  11. WEBPAGE

    Cost and Benefits of Energy Efficiency Resources

    Cost and Benefits of Energy Efficiency Resources The cost and benefits of energy efficiency are estimated by measure. The analysis attempts to include all quantifiable costs of energy efficiency measures including capital costs, labor and markup, finance...
  12. WEBPAGE

    Energy Efficiency

    Energy Efficiency Apr 18, 2024 Council explores efficiency, long-duration energy storage & other innovative strategies to meet growing power needs Meeting the Pacific Northwest’s growing need for power with a shifting mix of energy resources will be a...
  13. REPORT
    May 10, 2018
    2018-5

    Northwest Under-Served Energy Efficiency Markets Assessment - DRAFT

    The Council is requesting comment for its report: Northwest Under-served Energy Efficiency Markets Assessment Comments were due by July 16, 2018. Read the comments received The Northwest Power and Conservation Council (Council) published its...
  14. REPORT
    Nov 15, 2018
    2018-17

    Methodology for Estimating Energy Efficiency Savings in the Northwest

    The Regional Technical Forum (RTF) aligns its methodology for developing energy efficiency savings estimates with the Council. Of particular note is the use of a current practice baseline for lost opportunity measures. These are measures for which there...
  15. REPORT
    Feb 14, 2019
    2019-04

    Energy Efficiency: Values and Challenges (Draft)

    The purpose of the Energy Efficiency: Values and Challenges white paper is to explore how the value of efficiency at the regional level may or may not translate to individual utilities within the region. The paper provides context on the regional value...
  16. REPORT
    Jun 18, 2019
    2019-9

    Energy Efficiency: Values and Challenges

    The purpose of this white paper is to explore how the value of efficiency at the regional level may or may not translate to individual utilities within the region. The paper provides context on the regional value drawing on the Seventh Plan. It then...
  17. REPORT
    Sep 10, 2012
    ISAB 2012-6

    Review of the Columbia Estuary Ecosystem Restoration Program

    Comment on this report by November 16, 2012 The Council invites your comments on this ISAB review of three documents from the Corps of Engineers and Bonneville Power Administration, the agencies responsible for the Columbia Estuary Ecosystem...
  18. REPORT
    Sep 30, 2011
    ISAB 2011-4

    Using a Comprehensive Landscape Approach for More Effective Conservation and Restoration

    Also see October 2011 presentation to Council The Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) is pleased to submit its report "Using a Comprehensive Landscape Approach for More Effective Conservation and Restoration" to the Northwest Power and...
  19. MEETING
    Nov 21, 2013

    Conservation Resources Advisory Committee

    9:30am - 3:30pm at Council Offices and Online/Phone Agenda 9:30 AM - Welcome and Introductions – Tom Eckman and Charlie Grist Announcements Purpose and Role of CRAC Review Minutes from August 21, 2013 CRAC Meeting, Meeting minutes 9:45 AM - Review...
  20. MEETING
    Aug 21, 2013

    Conservation Resources Advisory Committee

    Meeting Minutes from this meeting as of 09/10/2013 Join by GotoMeeting or call 800.786.1922, code 77793822# Relevant materials: Instructions for use of RPM conservation model (Excel) Presentation Deck Updated 8-21-13 RPM Conservation Documentation Notes...
  21. MEETING
    Mar 12, 2009

    Conservation Resources Advisory Committee Meeting

    9:30am Welcome and Introductions (Tom Eckman) >> Presentation Role of the Committee in the 6 th Plan's Development Proposed 6 th Plan Work Plan and Schedule 10:00am Conservation Cost-Effectiveness (Eckman) >> Presentation Should the Council...
  22. MEETING
    Apr 17, 2009

    Conservation Resources Advisory Committee Meeting

    9:30 AM Welcome and Introductions (Tom Eckman) Approval of March 17th Meeting Notes and Agenda Update on Draft 6th Plan Status 10:00 AM Review and Discussion of Draft 6th Plan Conservation Resource Assessment (Eckman and Charles Grist) >>...
  23. MEETING
    Jun 19, 2009

    Conservation Resources Advisory Committee Meeting

    9:30 AM Welcome and Introductions (Tom Eckman) Approval of May 15th Meeting Notes and Agenda Update on Draft 6th Plan Status 9:45 AM Reconciling Data on Historic Performance (Eckman & Jeff Harris, NEEA) Getting to the bottom of historic CFL...
  24. MEETING
    Jun 24, 2009

    Conservation Resources Advisory Committee Meeting

    Agenda: Discuss conservation action plan items and language for draft Sixth Power Plan Materials: Draft conservation action items Proposed Sixth Plan Language on I-937 NEET Executive Committee Recommendations
  25. MEETING
    Jul 02, 2009

    Conservation Resources Advisory Committee Meeting

    Agenda: Discuss conservation action plan items and language for draft Sixth Power Plan 9:30 AM Welcome and Introductions (Tom Eckman, Charles Grist) AM Session Council staff response to past meetings >> Memo >> Presentation >>...
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