In 1980 Congress passed the landmark Northwest Power Act. The Act made energy efficiency a resource and spawned regional partnerships that have led to energy and cost savings as well as mitigation efforts for many species that call the Northwest home.

BPA customer Northern Lights partnered with Alta Forest Products on energy efficiency measures at a plant in Naples, Idaho. The effort will save almost 1 aMW per year.

This midpoint review describes key areas of advancement and highlights focus areas for the future.

The Bonneville Power Administration made its 37th consecutive U.S. Treasury payment. This year’s payment brings BPA’s cumulative payments to more than $31 billion.