Year: 2013
Bonneville/Energy Trust study delves into hydropower’s long reach
By Andy Giegerich Sustainable Business Oregon Two energy advocates have released a case study that examines how hydropower can occur away from the natural river system. The Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Energy Trust of Oregon issued the study,…
Congress passes two hydropower bills during a summer of gridlock
By Jordan Collins Mintz Levin The 113th Congress, which is on track to pass fewer bills than any recent Congress, did pass two hydropower bills that were signed by President Obama on August 9, 2013. The two bills,…
Avista, Inland Power’s results differ with new energy standards
By Becky Kramer Spokesman Review Wind turbines spinning on the Palouse are the final piece of Avista Utilities’ strategy to meet Washington’s new renewable energy standards. Energy from the 58-turbine Palouse Wind farm, which started operations last year, has…