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The Transformer - November 28, 2007 Decoupling is a deceptively simple concept: “decouple” a utility’s bottom line from the amount of energy it sells through periodic rate adjustments – up...
The Transformer: Update - November 19, 2007 A recent Transformer (“PacifiCorp’s Dilemma,” Oct. 29, 2007) described multi-state utility PacifiCorp’s proposed integrated resource plan (IRP) and deta...
The Transformer - October 29, 2007 This issue of The Transformer considers the saga of PacifiCorp’s fossil-fuel-heavy integrated resource plan which proposes more new coal and other fossil-fuel...
The Transformer - August 20, 2007 The Regional Dialogue sets the framework for power sales contracts between BPA and its consumer-owned utility customers, and establishes a formula for allocatin...
The Transformer - June 25, 2007 Power Council-BPA study shows feasibility of integrating wind in the Northwest - As more and more wind projects sprout up across the region, planners wonder how...
The Transformer - June 19, 2007 Study shows region outpacing conservation goal - This edition presents the study’s findings and relays a question from the Council: Should the 5th Northwest P...
The Transformer - May 24, 2007 Replacing the power from the Lower Snake dams - Revenue Stream graphically demonstrates that dam removal will reduce costs to the region…to the tune of billio...
The Transformer - February 7, 2007 Oregon regulators say 'No' to PacifiCorp coal plants
The Transformer - January 22, 2007 Shedding some light on solar costs
The Transformer 12-21-06 Small is beautiful - When it comes to utilities, economy of scale sometimes works in reverse
The Transformer 09-07-06 BPA’s Regional Dialogue proposal falls short of assuring clean energy future
The Transformer 03-16-06 Understanding BPA's ratecase
The Transformer 05-27-05.pdf A better way to cap greenhouse gas emissions?
The Transformer 02-08-05.pdf Conservation doesn’t cost - Revenue from returned power covers BPA’s energy efficiency expenditures
The Transformer 01-13-05.pdf Call it what we will - Coalition's consumer, environmental efforts serve same public interest

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