Our Mission
Lead the charge for the Northwest to realize its clean energy potential using hydroelectricity as the cornerstone.
Goals for the Northwest

Fight climate change through hydro

Restore healthy fish populations

Include vulnerable communities

Maintain a reliable electric grid
Northwest Hydropower by the Numbers
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US households served by the Northwest’s hydroelectric output in an average year
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megawatts of generating capacity of Northwest hydroelectric dams
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The yearly average output of megawatts by Northwest hydroelectric dams.
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of the Northwest’s renewable, carbon-free annual electricity production
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of the Northwest’s total average annual electricity production
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carbon emissions generated by hydropower production
Latest News
Carbon from Northwest electricity rose between 2016 and 2020
Capital Press
By Don Jenkins
Dam breaching not feasible at this time, Inslee and Murray announce
The Lewiston Tribune
By Eric Barker
Damned if You Do…
National Review
By Andrew Stuttaford