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Science Bowl showdown: Crescent Valley High School takes the title, heads to nationals

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Crescent Valley High School emerged victorious over 38 other teams and claimed their competing spot in the 2026 National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C.

Colleen Wright named BPA Human Resources Director

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800

Experienced HR leader to oversee workforce strategy amidst grid expansion initiatives.

BPA releases first official forecast of expected financial performance for FY 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800

BPA’s first quarter financial forecast shows mixed results for the agency’s expected end-of-year performance.

BPA Administrator Hairston announces retirement after three decades of service to Pacific Northwest

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800

Administrator John Hairston announces his retirement from federal service after 35 years at BPA.

New GIS map identifies BPA-approved switchyard rock quarries

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800

BPA tests each source to ensure the rock meets safety standards for use in high-voltage substations.

BPA set to provide low cost, reliable power for another two decades

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

More than 130 customer utilities signed long-term power purchase agreements that enable continued growth and investment in the federal power and transmission systems

BPA responds to widespread weather-related outages

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

BPA Transmission responded to widespread weather-related outages across its service territory.

BPA implements financial reserves surcharge for Power customers

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Financial tool ensures Power Services can rebuild financial reserves and maintain adequate liquidity

In the News: BPA administrator receives Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance award

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance recognized BPA Administrator John Hairston at its annual Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards ceremony.

In the News: BPA helps put electrical grid safety to the test

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

The Columbian covered BPA’s recent participation in GridEx, North America’s largest grid security exercise.

BPA maintains strong financial position despite challenging water year

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

The Bonneville Power Administration shared its end-of-year financial performance results for fiscal year 2025 at its Nov. 13 Quarterly Business Review.

BPA commits to WRAP binding operations

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

WRAP participants are now fully committed to moving forward with the program’s first binding season of winter 2027/2028.

BPA refines organizational structure

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

BPA is refining its organizational structure to better align key functions, meet customer needs and achieve its strategic priorities.

BPA solidifies senior leadership positions; Suzanne Cooper named deputy administrator and COO

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

BPA announced the permanent selection of several leaders who have been serving in acting positions since March.

BPA makes 42nd straight U.S Treasury payment

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

BPA’s annual payment to the U.S. Treasury was about $1.2 billion.

BPA releases final Provider of Choice policies, decisions and contract templates

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0700

With the release of these documents, BPA is on track to execute new contracts by the end of 2025.

BPA’s third quarter financial outlook remains steady

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0700

The Bonneville Power Administration’s third quarter financial report indicates the agency’s fiscal position remains positive.

Preparing for the future: Transmission crews reflect on last year’s winter storm damage

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Over a year later, Transmission Field Services Crews from the Alvey district are reflecting on successes, lessons learned and operational changes prompted by weathering the 2024 ice storm.

Salem Substation added to National Register of Historic Places

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

The Salem Substation Historic District, which includes three historic resources, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in April.

BPA and customers settle on strategic rate increases to meet customer load growth and connect new generation

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

With the adoption of three settlements, the power marketer is positioned to maintain its strong financial footing and to continue delivering value to ratepayers and the Pacific Northwest.

High in the sky: BPA expands drone program to improve grid safety and reliability

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

BPA is equipping field crews with drones to aid transmission inspection and repair operations.

BPA supports local beverage company with juicy energy efficiency project

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

BPA partnered with Benton Public Utility District and Milne Fruit to bring an energy-saving pasteurization innovation to fruition.

Teamwork powers reliability on the Olympic Peninsula

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

In June, BPA’s Olympia District teams moved wood pole structures away from the edge of a steep cliff to increase reliability.

Energy efficiency upgrades breathe new life into 106-year-old historic St. Helens building

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

BPA Energy Efficiency teamed up with Columbia County and Columbia River PUD to revitalize a historic building with modern energy-saving upgrades.

WRAP introduces ability for participants to offer resource support during times of need

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Participating in the emerging Western Resource Adequacy Program, BPA took another step forward in the path toward regionwide resource adequacy planning on June 1.

Energy Northwest and BPA advance plan to expand region’s nuclear power

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

BPA approved a $700 million project proposal to increase the output of the Columbia Generation Station nuclear facility.

Safe operations continue at Snohomish Substation during honeybee swarm relocation

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Observant employee acted swiftly to safely relocate unprotected honeybees near Snohomish Substation.

BPA financial outlook improves with second quarter results

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

The results were shared at the May Quarterly Business Review.

Tom McDonald named chief financial officer

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Tom McDonald will assume the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer May 18.

BPA issues Day-Ahead Market Policy to pursue participation in SPP’s Markets+

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

The policy lays the foundation for future implementation decisions.

New high-voltage transmission line supports reliability for the Hanford Site

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

A collaboration between BPA and the Department of Energy’s Hanford Field Office, the Midway-Ashe 230 kilovolt transmission line strengthens reliability at the Hanford site.

BPA completes rare relocation of bald eagle nest built on transmission infrastructure

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

BPA relocated a bald eagle nest built near Hanford Substation due to its location posing a safety risk to both the eagles and transmission line maintenance personnel.

In the News: T&D World highlights completion and energization of BPA’s Longhorn Substation

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

BPA’s new high-voltage Longhorn Substation helps expand and modernize the region’s energy grid.

APPA honors BPA with Safety Award of Excellence

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700

For safe operating practices in 2024, BPA earned the highest designation of excellence from the American Public Power Association.

New substation in Boardman, Ore., supports growing energy needs

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700

BPA has energized a new high-voltage substation in north-central Oregon to meet increasing demands for electricity and support the interconnection of new generating resources in the Pacific Northwest.

BPA pilot receives Federal Aviation Safety Professional Award

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Helicopter Pilot and Aircraft Flight Instructor Pete Renggli was honored with a 2024 Federal Aviation Safety Professional Award in January.

Superior market design, governance and long-range economics lead BPA to select Markets+ in day-ahead market draft policy

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0800

A 30-day comment period will be followed by a final record of decision in May 2025.

Catlin Gabel emerges victorious in the 33rd annual BPA Regional Science Bowl

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Catlin Gabel team 1 emerged victorious in the 33rd annual BPA Regional Science Bowl – securing a spot in the Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl.

In the News: Ice Harbor Lock and Dam honored as Infrastructure Project of the Year

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Ice Harbor Lock and Dam has been named the Infrastructure Project of the Year by the American Shotcrete Association.

Less water and dry weather weigh on BPA bottom line

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800

BPA releases Q1 financial results.

BPA staff help with hurricane response efforts

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

BPA employees were deployed to areas impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton as part of ESF 12 and FEMA’s Surge Capacity Force.

How two FERC orders revolutionized the power utility industry

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Twenty-eight years ago, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued two monumental orders that drastically changed the utility industry and paved the way for equal access to the grid.

Record number of chum salmon pass Bonneville Dam

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

BPA operations and habitat investments are supporting the return of this threatened species.

In the news: BPA’s plans aim to support growing Tri-Cities’ economy

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

The Tri-Cities Business Journal features a guest column from Administrator Hairston, highlighting BPA’s efforts in and around the Tri-Cities.

BPA undertakes major changes to double transmission asset investments

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Transmission Services is focusing on transforming and expanding capital portfolio delivery methods in response to massive increases in generation and load growth.

Transforming industrial energy use: BPA celebrates 15 years of program success

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

BPA celebrates 15 years of energy efficiency with the ESI program.

BPA selects Chris Wilk as chief information officer

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

The Bonneville Power Administration has named Chris Wilk as its chief information officer and executive vice president of Information Technology.

Year of productivity and financial resilience highlighted in FY 2024 annual report

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

BPA’s fiscal year 2024 annual report describes its many financial and operational successes in the face of challenging conditions.

BPA releases fiscal year 2024 financial results

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

BPA released its fiscal year 2024 financial results at the Nov. 12 QBR.

BPA lineworkers receive Civilian Hero Award from Mountain View Fire and Rescue

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Two BPA lineworkers recently took quick and decisive actions that saved lives and prevented damage to power lines during a brush fire near Auburn, Washington.