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Northwest Lawmakers Explore Building Transmission Without BPA’s Help
Ore., Wash. Legislators Seek to Create Transmission Authority
Aerial view of the Bonneville Dam
Aerial view of the Bonneville Dam | Shutterstock
Mar 11, 2026 | Henrik Nilsson
Oregon and Washington lawmakers are exploring ways to build new transmission independent of the Bonneville Power Administration.
CAISO/WEIMGenerationOregonResource AdequacyTransmission PlanningWashington
KeywordsAlex RamelBonneville Power Administration (BPA)Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA)Mark GambaOregon House of Representatives (OR House)Public Power Council (PPC)transmission service request (TSR)Washington House of Representatives (WA House)
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