Oregon Senators Demand Answers From Trump On BPA Cuts, Impact On Electric Reliability
February 25th, 2025
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both Oregon Democrats, said this week they are demanding President Trump answer questions about his administration’s deep job cuts at the Bonneville Power Administration and “how those reckless and financially ludicrous decisions add up to undermine the dependability of the electric grid for Oregon and the entire Pacific Northwest.”
Less Water, Dry Weather Hitting Bonneville Power’s Bottom Line, First Quarter Review Forecasting Revenue Loss
February 25th, 2025
Higher power purchase expenses due to low stream flows and dry winter weather have resulted in the Bonneville Power Administration forecasting agency net revenues of negative $44 million, $114 million below the agency target of $70 million.
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Agencies Taking Another Look At 2020 EIS Detailing Impacts Of Columbia/Snake River Federal Hydrosystem On Imperiled Salmonids
December 22nd, 2024
Citing new information and changed circumstances, two federal agencies are reopening this week their 2020 final environmental impact study for operations at 14 Columbia/Snake river federal hydroelectric dams and are now seeking public input. The final EIS guides the dams’ impacts on salmon and steelhead listed under the federal Endangered Species Act.
BPA Planning Budget For Next Year For Columbia Basin Fish/Wildlife Projects Set At $302 Million, An Increase Over Last Two Years
December 9th, 2024
The Bonneville Power Administration plans to spend next year $41 million more in fish and wildlife projects in the Columbia River basin than it actually spent in 2023, and five million more than what was budgeted for 2024, for which actual spending is not yet available.
BPA Releases 2024 Financial Results Showing Net Revenues At Negative $132 Million, Took A Hit With January Cold Snap
November 18th, 2024
The Bonneville Power Administration reported its end-of-year financial performance results for fiscal year 2024 at its Quarterly Business Review, showing negative revenues and missed targets.