Bonneville Power Administration and Congress--facing challenges.(Washington D.C. Report)

Bulletin (Northwest Public Power Association), March, 2003 by Price, Karen; Sliz, Deborah

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is facing a number of economic and political challenges that could have a significant impact on consumers and the economy in the Northwest. Those challenges include a "Safety Net" wholesale rate increase, a renewed attack by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on preference and cost-based rates, and a continued fight to win approval for increased borrowing authority.

BPA Announces Possible 15 Percent--or Higher--Rate Increase

On February 7, BPA Administrator Steve Wright announced that "due primarily to poor water conditions and lower-than-expected secondary (surplus power) revenues, the agency expects to raise wholesale power rates for utilities and large industrial customers. While the amount of the...

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