Resource Adequacy Update, January 2020

Northwest Power Pool is kicking off a new bimonthly video series on the Resource Adequacy effort, in just three minutes or less. In this first update, we provide a quick recap on the effort thus far, provide a progress report on the preliminary design of a regional resource adequacy program, and identify ways that interested parties can get involved.

Featuring Sarah Edmonds, PGE, and David Pennington, NWPP.

A Region in Transition: It's Time for a Northwest Resource Adequacy P…

(Originally published by www.westernenergy.org)

Conventional wisdom acknowledges that the electric grid is undergoing transformative change. From the influx of variable renewable resources to the suite of public policies aimed at deep decarbonization, there are tangible effects on utility operations and planning. For the Northwest, the future of reliable electric services means new tools — such as a resource adequacy program — are needed to avoid blackouts during extreme weather,…

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 Video Playlist

RA Symposium - Today's reality, what is the risk?

Panel 1 from the October 2nd Resource Adequacy Symposium, featuring Stefan Bird, PacifiCorp, Mike Cashell, Northwestern Energy, Gerry Froese, Avangrid, and Frank Lawson, Eugene Water & Electric Board. These utility leaders share how they are reshaping their business models to meet the goals of the future and provide insight into what they are doing to ensure regional reliability.

RA Symposium - What we know today

Panel 3 from the October 2nd Resource Adequacy Symposium, featuring Scott Kinney, Avista, Dan Kirschner, NW Gas Association, Ben Kujala, NW Power & Conservation Council, and Arne Olson, E3. These experts provide a comprehensive analysis from various perspectives on resource adequacy and integrated resource plans that compare and contrast efforts, providing insight into the art of what could be.

RA Symposium - Where are we heading?

Panel 4 from the October 2nd Resource Adequacy Symposium, featuring Mark Holman, Powerex, Gregg Carrington, Chelan County PUD, and Rick Link, PacifiCorp. These industry professionals share findings of the analysis of regional resource adequacy assessments, and provide insights on the design elements for a successful resource adequacy program to ensure continued reliability.

RA Symposium - Owning the Solution

Panel 5 from the October 2nd Resource Adequacy Symposium, featuring Steve Wright, Chelan County PUD, Maria Pope, Portland General Electric, and Elliot Mainzer, Bonneville Power Administration. These leaders reflected on the events of the day and shared thoughts on what it will take, along with possible next steps, to ensure continued reliability with resource adequacy under the new paradigm.

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.