Powering the Northwest: Can Green Power Keep the Lights On?

Changing technology and energy resources are impacting how energy is generated, transmitted, and used in Salem and the broader Northwest.   One of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s responsibilities is to develop plans for our regional electrical needs.  At the same time, under Oregon law private electric utilities are required to phase out fossil fuel sources of power as climate change puts more pressure on the electrical system. Speakers from Portland General Electric and the Northwest Power and Conservation Council will tell us what they’re doing to meet the challenges of green power and how consumers can help.