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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
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22 - 23
RTF Meeting
SEP 2023
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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
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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
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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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TUE WED
19 - 20
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DEC 2024
TUE WED
10 - 11
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DEC 2024
TUE WED
17 - 18
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  1. WEBPAGE

    GENESYS – GENeration Evaluation SYStem Model

    GENESYS – GENeration Evaluation SYStem Model What is GENESYS? The GENESYS ( Gen eration E valuation Sys tem) model was developed to assess the adequacy of the Pacific Northwest regional power supply, given uncertain future conditions. It is also the...
  2. 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...
  3. WEBPAGE

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee Annual Adequacy Standard Report: NEW: Adequacy Assessment for 2027 (published January 2023) Other Energy Forecasts , including market rates and avoided emissions. New Adequacy Metric : Council staff is working an...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. MEETING
    Jul 08, 2022

    Resource Adequacy Adv Comm - Steering Committee

    This meeting is by webinar only. Please register at this GoToWebinar Link. All meetings are recorded and recordings are available on request. Materials: Presentation Supporting Material (xlsx) 9:00 – 9:15 Opening remarks by the committee co-chairs KC...
  8. MEETING
    Sep 21, 2022

    Resource Adequacy Adv Comm - Tech Committee

    This meeting is by webinar only. Please register at this GoToWebinar Link . All meetings are recorded and recordings are available on request. Agenda Presentation material (pptx) Brief GENESYS review and update Reference case and scenarios Proposal...
  9. MEETING
    Feb 27, 2019

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Technical Committee

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Technical Committee Council Offices or Online 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 February 27, 2019 10:00am - 3:30pm Agenda 10:00 – 10:15 Introductions and schedule for the 2024 adequacy assessment 10:15...
  10. MEETING
    Mar 26, 2019

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Steering Committee

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Steering Committee 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 March 26, 2019 9:00am - 12:00am Pacific Time Agenda 9:00 – 9:15 Introductions and tentative schedule for the 2024 adequacy assessment 9:15 – 11:15...
  11. MEETING
    Aug 30, 2019

    RAAC Steering Committee WEBINAR

    August 30, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time Agenda will focus on the final version of the 2024 adequacy assessment. Presentation Material Background material: Southwest Imports Study (2017) (pdf) AC/DC Intertie Information (02.2019) (xlsx) Webinar...
  12. MEETING
    Aug 26, 2019

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Technical Committee

    RAAC Technical Committee August 26, 2019 1:30pm - 3:30pm Pacific Time: Agenda : 2024 Report Projected Coal Retirements through 2032 2024 Reference and Early Coal Retirement Cases Classic GENESYS adequacy assessment Summary of enhancements in new GENESYS...
  13. MEETING
    Nov 15, 2018

    Resource Adequacy Advisory - Technical Committee Meeting

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Technical Committee Council Offices or Online 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 November 15, 2018 10:00am - 3:00pm DRAFT Agenda 10:00 – 10:30 Introductions and schedule for the 2024 adequacy assessment...
  14. MEETING
    Dec 04, 2018

    RAAC Technical and SAAC Combined Meeting

    SAAC/RAAC Tech Combined Meeting December 4, 2018 9:30am - 12:30pm 851 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 9:30 AM Welcome and Introductions 9:45 AM 7th Plan ARM and ASCC Methodology Review (John Fazio) Transferring capacity and energy adequacy...
  15. MEETING
    Jul 22, 2020

    Resource Adequacy Tech Committee

    RAAC Tech Committee 10:00am - 2:30pm Pacific July 22, 2020 WEBINAR Agenda Presentation material: Intro, Resource Adequacy assessment findings, etc... John Fazio Updates to loads based on Climate, PNUCC Comparisons, etc... Dan Hua, Massoud Jourabchi 10:00...
  16. MEETING
    Jun 23, 2020

    Resource Adequacy Steering Committee

    RAAC Steering June 23, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm Pacific WEBINAR Agenda Presentation Material - John Fazio Schedule for this year’s resource adequacy assessment Early 2021, as part of the draft power plan Is there a need to release the adequacy assessment...
  17. MEETING
    Oct 06, 2020

    Resource Adequacy - Technical Committee

    RAAC Technical Committee 1:30pm - 4:00pm Pacific/2:30pm - 5:00pm Mountain October 6, 2020 Webinar Only - See Below All Advisory Committee meetings are recorded. Recordings are available on request. Agenda Presentation slide deck Other material: 2025 Event...
  18. MEETING
    Dec 01, 2020

    Resource Adequacy - Technical Committee

    RAAC Technical Committee 9:00am - 12:00pm Pacific/10:00am - 1:00pm Mountain December 1, 2020 Webinar Only - See Below All Advisory Committee meetings are recorded. Recordings are available on request. Links to meeting material: Preliminary 2025 RA...
  19. MEETING
    Dec 11, 2020

    Resource Adequacy - Steering Committee

    RAAC Steering Committee December 11, 2020 9:30am - 11:30am Pacific/10:30am-12:30pm Mountain Webinar Only Agenda Presentation Material 9:30 – 9:45 Introductions and schedule 9:45 – 10:15 Tech committee comments on updated reference case assumptions 10:15 –...
  20. REPORT
    Jan 17, 2023
    2023-1

    Pacific Northwest Power Supply Adequacy Assessment for 2027

    For the regional power supply to be adequate in 2027, the region will need to develop new resources at least as aggressively as the 2021 Power Plan outlines. The 2027 regional power supply would not be adequate if the region relied solely on existing...
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