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Public Power Council
To preserve and protect the benefits of the Federal Columbia River Power System for consumer-owned utilities.
About Public Power Council
The Public Power Council has a diverse membership, with electric utilities ranging in size from 10 to 400,000 customers in seven western states – including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Our members include municipal utilities, public or people’s utility districts, and electric cooperatives. All of these utilities have a legal and historic first right to federal power. Protecting this right, known as “preference,” is among PPC’s most vital charges. Mission: The mission of the Public Power Council is to preserve and protect the benefits of the Federal Columbia River Power System for consumer-owned utilities. All of the region’s consumer-owned utilities have a legal and historic first right to federal power at cost.
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Research & Knowledge
Public Power Council published an updated economic analysis finding that participating in CAISO's Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM) instead of Markets+ could cost BPA an estimated $91–289 million annually.
Reported by Public Power Council
Research & Knowledge
Public Power Council published a comprehensive analysis illustrating the multi-state day ahead market Southwest Power Pool’s Markets+ and the support of public power member GMs, elected officials, and staff.
Reported by Scott Simms