 08/06/2010: PPC thanks Northwest Senators for their letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on the agency's Bulk Electric System rulemaking. In that letter, the Senators raise concerns with the agency's desire to develop a uniform rule defining bulk electric systems and urge the agency to continue to recognize regional differences. To view the letter click here.
07/29/2010: PPC comments on BPA's Integrated Program Review. To view these comments and the initial comments submitted on July 6th, click here.
07/23/2010: PPC comments on BPA's DSI Lookback Draft Record of Decision. Click here to view those comments.
07/22/2010: PPC issues a response to H.R. 5780, a proposal to sell certain Power Marketing Administrations, urging the Northwest congressional delegation to reject the proposal. To view PPC's response click here.
06/11/2010: PPC comments on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's proposed Penalty Guidelines. Click here to view the comments.
05/20/2010: PPC issues a statement on the Obama Administration's release of a supplemental Biological Opinion for the Federal Columbia River Power System. To view the statement click here.
05/12/2010: PPC sends FERC a Joint Public Power letter on the agency's latest proposals for definition of the bulk electric system and for new compliance penalty guidelines. To view th e letter click here.
05/10/2010: PPC submits comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the definition of Bulk Electric Systems. To view comments click here.
05/10/2010: PPC submits comments on the Northwest Power and Conservation Council's draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plan. To view comments click here.
05/06/2010: 2010 Fish Facts - PPC has pulled together relevant facts regarding the Columbia and Snake Rivers fish and wildlife recovery program for 2010. To view the 2010 Fish Facts click here.
04/28/2010: PPC releases an issue paper on recent FERC reliability proposals that could impose significant and unnecessary expenses on smaller electric utilities. To view the paper click here.
04/27/2010: PPC submits comments to BPA on the Network Open Season Cluster Study Assumptions. To view comments click here.
04/12/2010: PPC submits comments on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Notice of Inquiry regarding Variable Energy Resources. To view comments click here.
04/05/2010: PPC submits comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on the agency's Electric Quarterly Reporting Notice of Inquiry. Click here to view comments.
04/05/2010: In a letter to BPA, PPC Executive Director, Scott Corwin, raises questions regarding BPA's public comment and customer review processes after a 20 year contract with the Bonneville Environmental Fund and accompanying Record of Decision were not subject to public review prior to execution. Click here to view the letter.
03/22/2010: PPC finalizes issue papers on current issues including climate change legislation, fish & wildlife issues and BPA issues, rates and contracts. Click here to view issue papers.
01/13/2010: PPC submits comments on the WECC's Bulk Electric System Task Force efforts to define elements of a bulk electric system. Click here to view comments.
11/09/2009: PPC submits comments on BPA's proposed long-term power sales to Alcoa and Columbia Falls Aluminum. To view comments click here.
11/06/09: PPC files comments on Transmission Planning Processes at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and on defining the Bulk Electricity System at the Western Electricity Coordinating Council. To view comments click here.
11/04/2009: PPC submits comments on the Northwest Power and Conservation Council's Draft Sixth Power Plan. To view comments click here.
10/26/2009: "Science and Salmon Won in Obama Decision: Oregon's Opposition is Off-Base" - An Op Ed by PPC's Executive Director, Scott Corwin, on the the Obama Administration's decision to support the 2008 Biological Opinion for operation of the federal Columbia River hydro system and the state of Oregon's opposition to the plan in Clearing Up. Click here to view the Op Ed.
10/14/2009: PPC provides the Executive Board of Energy Northwest with comments on the qualities and attributes needed in a new CEO for Energy Northwest. To view PPC's comments Click Here.
09/29/2009: NW Congressional delegation members urge BPA to not proceed with proposed seven year power sale contracts with remaining DSI customers. To view letter Click Here.
09/15/2009: PPC issues press release on the Obama Administration's decision to endorse the 2008 Biological Opinion for the FCRPS. Click here to view release.
09/01/2009: PPC sends BPA a letter seeking immediate initiation of the DSI contract "Lookback Process" consistent with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision and development of provisions to refund to preference customers charges improperly included in their rates. Click here to view letter.
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