Bonneville Power Administration

Jan 21, 2022

Entities eye clean-energy strategy for western states

Two electric utilities and a federal energy agency with millions of customers in eight western states have reached a tentative agreement centered on a new energy transmission line connecting their power grids.

Feb 24, 2015

Engineering firm opens office in Bend

Auburn, Wash.-based engineering, planning and environmental services firm Parametrix has opened an office in Bend.

Sep 17, 2012

Bonneville Dam celebrates 75th anniversary

The Bonneville Power Administration, which itself turns 75 this year, celebrated the 75th birthday of the Bonneville Dam this past weekend. The BPA is a large part of the identity […]

Mar 8, 2012

BPA electric grid management plan criticized by wind interests

In an effort to resolve a heated dispute with renewable energy producers that began last spring, the Bonneville Power Administration on Tuesday released a new plan to manage the region鈥檚 electric grid when supply exceeds demand. But regional wind advocates say the plan is inadequate, despite changes made since a draft was released in February.

Feb 23, 2012

BPA plans $428M project for transmission line upgrades

The Bonneville Power Administration is considering a $428 million project to improve an electrical transmission line that runs through the Columbia River Gorge.

Sep 30, 2011

BPA reworking process for planning transmission lines

Renewable energy developments in the Northwest may soon benefit from more flexibility in the transmission planning process.

Sep 16, 2011

Construction to begin soon on ‘Big Eddy-Knight’ transmission line

The Bonneville Power Administration is tentatively set to begin construction Sept. 19 on a 28-mile transmission line. The line will run from the Big Eddy Substation near The Dalles to a new substation four miles northwest of Goldendale, Wash.

Jul 29, 2011

Utilities respond to BPA’s latest rate hike

Public utilities in the Pacific Northwest will be challenged to maintain rates they charge customers after the Bonneville Power Administration last week announced that its wholesale power rates would increase by 7.8 percent, effective Oct. 1.

Jul 20, 2011

Wind industry, BPA still at odds over curtailment decision

The Bonneville Power Administration was blasted by wind farm owners for its decision earlier this year to curtail wind production, but the agency this week responded by saying the policy was a last resort.

May 27, 2011