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Catastrophic Wildfires Prove It Is Time for a Consistent Green Energy Policy
Many Oregonians never imagined they’d face the extreme fires that we’ve repeatedly seen in California over the past decade. Alarmingly… Read the full article: Catastrophic Wildfires Prove It Is Time for a Consistent Green Energy Policy
Pacific Northwest Draws Lessons From the California Energy Crisis
Kujala talked about how “the next plant” matters, meaning that each subsequent wind or solar farm should avoid redundancy and maximize regional contribution. Read the full article: Pacific Northwest Draws Lessons From the California Energy Crisis
California Blackouts a Warning for the Northwest
California experienced its first stage -3 electrical emergency since the western energy crisis devastated the region 20 years ago. The state’s grid operator had no choice but to purposely black out areas because it didn’t have the energy capacity to…
We Can’t Afford To Gamble on Breaching Hydroelectric Dams
My father was a successful professional gambler for a period of his life, so we spent a lot of time at horse and dog racetracks across… Read the full article: We Can’t Afford To Gamble on Breaching Hydroelectric Dams
Elliot Mainzer leaving Bonneville Power Administration to head California grid operator
Elliot Mainzer is stepping down as head of the Bonneville Power Administration after 7 years of guiding the federal agency — the linchpin of the Pacific Northwest energy system — through a period of rising financial challenge. Read the full…
The Future of Hydropower Will Be Determined in the Pacific Northwest
It may surprise you to learn that hydropower is now viewed by many Pacific Northwest residents in the same light as coal and natural gas… Read the full article: The Future of Hydropower Will Be Determined in the Pacific Northwest
Federal Study Says Keep Lower Snake River Dams. Environmental Groups Condemn Decision
A federal environmental study 4 years in the making rejects calls to breach the 4 lower Snake River dams. Instead, it recommends spilling more water over dams in the Columbia River hydro system, which includes Snake River dams, in the…
Final Environmental Impact Statement Completes 4 Year Federal Process; Settles Debate on the Value of the Lower Snake River Dams
Northwest RiverPartners Commends Thorough and Holistic EIS Process; Advocates Greater Efforts Around Climate to Support Salmon Recovery Northwest RiverPartners today welcomed the much anticipated Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) released by federal action agencies as part of the Columbia River…
Does It Make Good Environmental Sense To Destroy Dams That Produce Carbon-Free Energy?
A major battle is brewing that could cost Northwest electricity customers billions, yet few know about it because it‘s not part of a legislative process. Read the full article: Does It Make Good Environmental Sense To Destroy Dams That Produce…
Northwest clean-energy advocates eye pumped hydro to fill gaps, with tribes noting concerns
Many states – including Oregon and Washington – have set renewable energy goals. But, there’s a problem. The wind isn’t always blowing and the sun isn’t always shining. Advocates say pumped hydro could solve those problems. Read the full article:…