March 11, 1980. In this excerpt from the Congressional Record, Hon. Al Swift addresses the U.S. House of Representatives on energy-related concerns in the Pacific Northwest. He calls attention to…

Hon. Don Bonker offers his opinions on the Northwest Regional Power Bill and how imperative it would be for Congress to pass it. He also levels a degree of criticism…

March 18, 1980. This short article cites expected electricity shortages for the PNW during the 1980 ? 1990 decade. Predictions are based upon calculations that include the rate of growth…

This article examines the rates that wholesale electricity companies are able to charge to customers as compared to the recommendations set by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The chairman…

This article discusses a proposed rate increase on behalf of the Bonneville Power Administration during 1979. The rate changes would have affected Seattle?s electric rates by a potential 15% increase…

This article discusses ideas to create new public utilities in the Northwest. Sterling Munro of the Bonneville Power Administration articulates why he thinks this type of proposal would complicate energy…

Article takes a brief look at how John Goldsbury was accused of violating state conflict of interest laws by accepting contracts for his own firm after serving as board member…

February 8, 1980. This article recounts how state and federal authorities voiced concern on the issue of finding enough energy in the Northwest to satisfy electric customers? needs. In a…

This article outlines some details on the BPA?s proposed budget for fiscal year 1981, which includes $25 million for buying replacement power from firms. Supposedly, the issue was, in part,…

Bonneville Power Administrator Sterling Munro visits “every nook and cranny where’s asked to speak” so as to spread his message – a warning of an oncoming energy shortage. Citing the…