The 2026 Northwest Regional Forecast shows utilities racing to keep up with accelerating electricity demand and reduce the risk of power shortfalls, particularly during peak demand. Utilities are adding cleaner generation and scaling demand-side solutions, but not fast enough to close the gap.
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The Annual Report summarizes major discussion topics and includes spotlights on the power of collaboration, the state of resource adequacy and increasing the output of the Columbia Generating Station.
The 2025 Northwest Regional Forecast projects rising demand and highlights the pressure on utilities to add power resources to keep the grid reliable. It also calls for stronger gas-electric coordination to manage reliability risks. Collaboration across the region is more important than ever!
The Annual Report summarizes major discussion topics and includes essays from utility leaders expressing their passion for collaboration, partnership and innovation.
Nov. 8, 2024, 8-11:30 a.m. Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel. At the annual meeting, we'll hear about some of the most exciting advancements in technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and discuss how to speed up their adoption in the energy sector.
PNUCC’s 2024 Northwest Regional Forecast projects demand for electricity in the Pacific Northwest could grow by over 30% in the next decade. The increase is attributed to factors such as data center development, high-tech manufacturing growth and the continued trend toward electrification.
Nov. 3, 2023, 8-11:30 a.m. Sheraton Portland Airport. At the annual meeting, we'll hear about partnerships for building the future energy grid. Rob Gramlich, Grid Strategies, Marty Kanner, Kanner & Associates, and Ann Rendahl, WUTC. Working together we can help powerful ideas take root.
PNUCC’s 2023 Northwest Regional Forecast shows utilities will need to meet rapidly increasing electricity demand while continuing the transition to cleaner energy sources. As electricity demand grows, increased coordination and innovation will be crucial to maintaining a reliable grid.