Forty-two percent of Snake River basin spring-summer Chinook populations have reached quasi-extinction thresholds, according to a study by Nez Perce Tribe scientists, who say if adult returns continue to decline at 19 percent per year, 77 percent of the populations will reach the threshold by 2025.
It's been a slow slog for energy bills in Oregon's 2021 legislative sessions, but a significant bill that would help boost development of electric vehicle infrastructure has found traction. Read More
The developer of the 415 MW, natural gas-fired Perennial Wind Chaser peaking plant planned for Umatilla County, Ore., has reversed its decision to scrap the project after a "potential purchaser" expressed an interest in the plant. Read More
Leadership of the California ISO and the Western EIM approved new rules on May 6 around EIM governance that have been under development for more than a year. Read More
The U.S. Department of Energy has recruited BPA CFO Michelle Manary to serve a two-year detail as the deputy assistant secretary for the Energy Resilience Division, where she'll help lead DOE's focus on national transmission infrastructure policy issues in support of national clean energy ob… Read More
Environmental justice and its cousins—climate justice, equity and diversity—are quickly becoming household catchphrases. But what does it really mean? The 11th Northwest Climate Conference took a deep dive into the concept. Read More
We are excited to announce the 5th Annual Northwest Wholesale Power Markets Conference, set virtually for June 17-18 and co-presented by CJB Energy Economics and NewsData. Read More
Southern California Gas is wrapping up maintenance activities at the Honor Rancho storage facility, putting upward pressure on regional natural gas prices. Read More
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2021 Virtual Energy Conference, Presented by Northwest Gas Association and Alliance of Western Energy Consumers. June 10, 2021, 8 a.m. to 4p.m. Read more
For your convenience, NewsData has compiled a list of the acronyms we utilize throughout the Clearing Up Publication. Read more
The Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (better known as the Northwest Power Act) turned 40 years old in December. Read more
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California's highest-ranking energy officials said they will need to work together to avoid rolling electricity blackouts this summer, while concerns about large diesel-generator usage and enhanced natural gas-fired power plant capacity continue pounding on agency doors. Read More
A pair of lawsuits filed in Montana have exposed the unraveling of the Colstrip ownership group, and the inevitable collision between decarbonization policies of Pacific Northwest states and coal-friendly Montana. Read More
In comments on Avista Utilities' general rate case, Washington UTC staff has recommended the commission reduce the electric and natural gas rates of the utility's customers. Read More
Forty-two percent of Snake River basin spring-summer Chinook populations have reached quasi-extinction thresholds, according to a study by Nez Perce Tribe scientists, who say if adult returns continue to decline at 19 percent per year, 77 percent of the populations will reach the threshold by 2025. Read More
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) got his first quasi-endorsement from a member of the Northwest congressional delegation for his $33.5 billion proposal to end the Columbia Basin salmon wars from Oregon Democrat Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who announced his support to constituents on May 4, followed by … Read More
Staff have recommended that the Northwest Power and Conservation Council include equity considerations in the cost-effectiveness calculations of the 2021 Power Plan's energy efficiency goals. Read More
NW Natural Holdings on May 5 reported net income of $1.94 per share in the first quarter, compared to $1.58 per share for the same period a year ago. Read More
Avista Corp. on May 5 reported net income of $68 million (98 cents per diluted share) for the first quarter of 2021, compared to $48.4 million (72 cents per diluted share) for the first quarter of 2020. Read More
The Department of the Interior on May 6 proposed revoking a Trump administration rule that narrowed the scope of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Read More
