Public Involvement & Decisions

BPA is dedicated to public involvement and transparency. We hold events and public comment periods to update and receive input from interested parties. We also provide past and current records of decisions to keep the public informed on BPA initiatives, projects, finances and other business updates. Browse the resources below for more information on the agency's community events and public records.

Review of Policy for Public Involvement

By Feb. 6, 2026, BPA will commence a public process to review the Policy for Public Involvement and update as necessary the procedures that apply to the development of major regional power policies pursuant to section 4(g) the Northwest Power Act.

Comments & Decisions

View BPA's comment requests, submit a comment or view records of decisions. 

Event Calendar

See all of BPA's upcoming events, including public meetings and public comment periods.

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Environmental Compliance

Learn more about the laws and requirements, categorical exclusions and project reviews. 

News & Events

New Generation Technology Pilot Customer Meeting

BPA is hosting a collaborative discussion with generators concerning how to make the New Generation Technology Pilot maximally beneficial for the region, generators and BPA.

TC-27 Customer Led Workshop

BPA will hold a series of workshops in October 2025 through March 2026 to continue the Grid Access Transformation discussions on proposed changes to BPA processes for evaluation and expansion of the Federal Columbia River Transmission System.