Power companies eye changes to billing for solar-energy homes

Does “net metering,” which allows users to transfer surplus power to the grid, overcompensate solar customers?

Amazon wants to power data centers in Pac NW with nuclear energy

The company is investing in small nuclear reactors to power big data generators in eastern Oregon

Growing issue: As energy production increases so do chemical impacts to critical habitats

As the BPA seeks to expand its network of transmission lines, an Oregon salmon stream serves as an example of what can be done without herbicides

Oregon’s offshore lease sale canceled as bidders back out

Opposition to offshore-wind energy is growing. Critics are concerned it could negatively affect fisheries and the marine environment

The grid is insufficient for renewables. BPA has a $2 billion plan

Transmission development is the biggest obstacle to renewable energy goals. The Bonneville Power Administration is moving on a major initiative

The Deschutes River has trouble. Is this PGE water tower to blame?

Water temps are increasing. Insect populations are declining. Algae are blooming. A local group is pointing a finger at electric utility operations

Massive new power corridor proposed for central Oregon

The federal plan could boost renewable energy generation across central and eastern Oregon. But there's a November catch

Demand for electricity in Northwest projected to grow 30% in decade, triple previous estimates

Unchecked expansion of data centers is a big driver of massive increase in energy consumption