Council Seeks Comments on Draft Addendum to Fish and Wildlife Program July 17, 2019 John Harrison Addendum revises and updates key parts of the 2014 Program while leaving the remainder intact.
Navigating a Complex Path to a Secure Energy Future June 13, 2019 Ben Kujala Planning for the power system is challenging. As planners, we try to determine how much electricity we will need over the next 20 years by evaluating uncertainty about weather, fuel prices, and changes in technology.
Climate Change in the 2021 Power Plan June 13, 2019 Carol Winkel How to incorporate climate change impacts in the Northwest power plan is a big question. The Council hosted a workshop on modeling climate change and presented its proposed approach.
Report Concludes Habitat Above Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee Dams Could Support Salmon and Steelhead June 13, 2019 John Harrison The report from the Upper Columbia United Tribes completes the first phase of a three-phase strategy in the Council’s 2014 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program to assess the potential for reintroduction.
The New Normal for Electricity Markets Conjures Bad Memories; Forewarned, Will We Be Better Prepared? May 17, 2019 John Harrison Act now to be ready for summer and winter demand peaks in light of coal plant retirements and state polices limiting carbon emissions, experts advise.
What’s Next for Solar Generation? May 16, 2019 Steven Simmons The equipment and installation costs for these systems continue to decline, making them even more attractive for consumers who want to generate their own onsite clean electricity – referred to as "behind the meter" solar
Northern Pike Could Be Devastating to Salmon and Steelhead, Scientists Warn in Report on Predation May 14, 2019 John Harrison Salmon and steelhead populations could collapse if Northern Pike escape Lake Roosevelt and establish downstream.
Collaboration is Key to Balancing Fish and Wildlife Restoration with Conservation, Idaho's Fish and Game Director Tells Council May 13, 2019 John Harrison Many forces act on fish, wildlife, and the people who want to harvest them, creating a difficult balancing act for managers.
Efficiency Exchange Conference Highlights Energy Efficiency Innovations and Trends May 07, 2019 Carol Winkel The Northwest is a leader in energy efficiency, our second largest resource, thanks in part to knowledge building conferences like the Efficiency Exchange.
Ocean Expedition To Study Salmon in Winter Was a Unique Experience for Scientist, In Many Ways April 16, 2019 From the ship's cat to the cluttered laboratory and lace curtains on the portholes, Laurie Wietkamp found that life aboard the Professor Kaganovskiy was just a bit different that what she was used to.