Ask Geoff! Episodes 7 - 10
In the latest episodes of Ask Geoff, Geoff answers these viewer submitted questions:
- What happened in Texas, and how do those events relate to the NWPP RA Program? (1m 07s)
- What is the difference between the Reserve Sharing Program and the Resource Adequacy Program? (1m 05s)
- Are all hydro resources treated t…
Ask Geoff! Episodes 4 - 6
In this latest batch of our Ask Geoff webseries, Geoffrey Moore (PGE) answers stakeholder questions about the development of the NWPP Resource Adequacy Program in roughly 60 seconds or less. Episodes 4, 5, and 6 explore questions related to the NWPP RA Interim Solution.
Geoffrey Moore serves on the NWPP Resource Ad…
Ask Geoff! Episodes 1-3
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…
Resource Adequacy Update, September 2020
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…
Resource Adequacy Update, July 2020
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.
Will there be enough electricity after coal plants shut down? (by Pat Dooris of KGW8)
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…
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 Christophe…
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, Portla…