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In this new lightweight series from NWPP, Geoffrey Moore (PGE) answers stakeholder questions about the development of the NWPP Resource Adequacy Program in 60 seconds or less. The first 3 episodes cover these questions:

• How is the forward showing program distinct from typical utility forecasting?
• What is meant…

The NWPP Resource Adequacy Program development process includes a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) consisting of representatives from 21 organizations. Members of the SAC are carefully evaluating and discussing each phase of the program design. This video update touches on some of their perspectives on several bro…

Featuring Sachin Verma (NVEnergy), Andrew McLain (Northwestern Energy), Therese Hampton (Public Generating Pool), and Joel Cook (Bonneville Power Administration), this month's video revolves around the benefits of a resource adequacy program, and the aspirations for such a program in the NWPP footprint.

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

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 environm…

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.

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 Christophe…

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, Portla…

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 Po…

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 …

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.