Council Spotlight
News about energy and natural resources in the Pacific Northwest
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Issues for
Next F&W Program
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Increased spill at dams, hatchery fish versus wild fish, salmon back to the Columbia River in British Columbia — as 2013 draws to a close, the Fish and Wildlife Committee and division staff are digging into these and other issues that arose from more than 480 recommendations to amend the Program.
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The Seventh Power Plan
At the December Council meeting, Power Division Director Charlie Black walked
through a draft schedule for the Seventh Northwest Power Plan's development. All
the dates are draft, but a general timeline places the plan's adoption by the
Council sometime near the end of 2015.
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Scientists to
Review Spill Experiment
Stressing that it was not making a decision but seeking more information to
inform a decision next year, the Council asked the Independent Scientific
Advisory Board this month to review a proposal to increase spill over Snake and
Columbia river dams in the spring for 10 years.
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If
Electricity Rates Go Up, Will My Bill Go Up, Too?
When you hear that your utility's electricity rates are increasing, you probably
assume it means your electricity bill will be higher, too. But not necessarily.
It depends on whether the increase is to pay for things like new generation or
investing in energy efficiency.
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Extreme
Weather and the Power System
John Fazio, senior power systems analyst, talks about an upcoming report on
extreme weather and the Northwest’s power system. The report will be presented
to the Council at its January meeting.
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Group
Will Bring Expertise, Diverse Perspectives to Seventh Power Plan Advisory
Role
As development of the Council's Seventh Power Plan begins, the roles that its
advisory committees play will be a focus of attention. They provide
opportunities for the region's many interests to participate in reviewing and
informing the plan as it is being developed.
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