Commentary: The future of the Northwest’s power grid is at risk. Where is the leadership?

By: Jim Luce

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 660

Last Updated: 18 hours, 59 minutes ago

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The Pacific Northwest is drifting toward an energy crisis of its own making. The newly appointed leader of the Bonneville Power Administration, Travis Kavulla, with support from Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, has the background and ability to stop the drift and return BPA to the leadership role it has traditionally played.

Congressional lawmakers need to step up. Most of BPA’s customers are in Washington state. Yet both of our senators, …

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