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Energy Matters

Where Is My Power From?

Consumers buy power from their local distribution utility, but where does the utility get that electricity? How it buys and receives power is a difficult balancing act.

Aug
2023

Plugged In

Plugging In the Internet

Cryptocurrencies and data centers use huge amounts of electricity, and that power has to come from somewhere

Aug
2023

Energy Matters

The Cost of Power

To keep electricity flowing, the Bonneville Power Administration and your utility have many expenses

Nov
2022

Energy Matters

Charging Up the Farm

Northwest testing program shows electric tractors can do the work

Aug
2022

Plugged In

Passing On Knowledge

About one of every five employees of publicly owned utilities will be eligible to retire ...

Jun
2022

Energy Matters

A Day on the Lines

Line crews work hard day and night to keep the lights on

Apr
2022

Spotlight, The Learning Curve

A Path to Dreams

College Possible helps high school students learn how to navigate obstacles to success

Feb
2022

Plugged In

4 Lessons from Remote Learning

The pandemic closed schools and changed the way students learned—and was a chance to reevaluate in-person teaching

Aug
2021

Energy Matters

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

In a time of great need, community assistance programs pitch in

Feb
2021

Energy Matters

The Rewards of Cooperation

For public power providers and electricity cooperatives, working together helps everyone

Sep
2020
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