NWPP Quarterly Update Q4

Our 2019 4th quarter update takes a look back at the year that was.

Will there be enough electricity after coal plants shut down? (by Pat…

Burning coal to create electricity kept the lights on in the Pacific Northwest for decades. Now, the major utility companies are turning away from coal, pushed by political and legal action, falling costs of renewable energy and a desire to help fight global warming. Renewable power sources are better for the environment than coal, but they’re also not as reliable. Pat Dooris of KGW8 talked with dozens of industry insiders to ask, will there be enough electricity to fill the gap created b…

2019 Third Quarter Update

Our third quarter update includes a report on the success of our Resource Adequacy Symposium and the ongoing RA effort, an eTraining progress report, and a spotlight on NWPP personnel.

Resource Adequacy Symposium Introduction

Opening video for the Resource Adequacy Symposium held on October 2, 2019. Featuring Debra Smith, CEO/General Manager, Seattle City Light, Jason Thackston, Vice President of Energy Resources, Avista, and Larry Bekkedahl, Vice President, Grid Architecture, Portland General Electric.

Directed and edited by Christopher Sakr. Produced by David Pennington. Music, sound design, and mixing by Keith Schreiner.

Resource Adequacy docuseries, Episode 3

Episode 3 of an educational docuseries on the topic of resource adequacy presented by Northwest Power Pool. Featuring John Fazio, Senior Systems Analyst of Northwest Power and Conservation Council, Therese Hampton, Executive Director of Public Generating Pool, Larry Bekkedahl, Vice President, Grid Architecture, Portland General Electric, and Gregg Carrington, Managing Director of Energy Resources, Chelan County PUD.

Directed, produced, and edited by David Pennington. Music, sound design, and…

Resource Adequacy docuseries, Episode 2

Episode 2 of an educational docuseries on the topic of resource adequacy presented by Northwest Power Pool. Featuring John Fazio, Senior Systems Analyst of Northwest Power and Conservation Council, Therese Hampton, Executive Director of Public Generating Pool, and Greg Delwiche, fmr Deputy Administrator, Bonneville Power Administration.

Directed, produced, and edited by David Pennington. Additional editing by Christopher Sakr. Music, sound design, and mixing by Keith Schreiner.

Resource Adequacy docuseries, Episode 1

Episode 1 of an educational docuseries on the topic of resource adequacy presented by Northwest Power Pool. Featuring John Fazio, Senior Systems Analyst of Northwest Power and Conservation Council. 

Directed, produced, and edited by David Pennington. Additional editing by Christopher Sakr. Music, sound design, and mixing by Keith Schreiner.

2019 Second Quarter Update

This quarterly update includes news on the coordinated Resource Adequacy effort, NWPP outreach opportunities, committee and workgroup expansion, eTraining progress report, and a spotlight on NWPP personnel.

Resource Adequacy Symposium

Save the date: On October 2, 2019, Northwest Power Pool will be hosting a regional Resource Adequacy Symposium in Portland, Oregon. Registration is now open, and details on agenda are forthcoming.

2019 1st Quarter Update

Starting this year, NWPP is kicking off an all new quarterly video update that highlights recent milestones and current objectives. Check it out and let us know what you think.