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Members, Officers Elected to Columbia Generating Station Review Board

Energy Northwest teams prepare artificial burrows to support sensitive owl species

Energy Northwest’s Environmental Services teams completed annual maintenance on the artificial burrowing owl habitats near Columbia Generating Station on Feb. 26. The work prepares the burrows for the return of Western burrowing owls, a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Washington. Since partnering with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in 2012, Energy Northwest has maintained nine artificial burrow sets that support nesting and food storage, reflecting the organization’s commitment to regional wildlife stewardship.

New nuclear energy education simulator expands clean energy workforce opportunities in the Tri-Cities

Energy Northwest and partners cut the ribbon Feb. 25 on a new educational simulator that will give Columbia Basin College and WSU Tri‑Cities students hands‑on experience with nuclear technologies, strengthening the region’s growing workforce pipeline.

Columbia Generating Station back online

Energy Northwest has safely returned Columbia Generating Station to service after reconnecting the plant to the regional power grid Feb. 17 at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Columbia Generating Station offline

Energy Northwest operators took action to safely remove Columbia from the grid to examine equipment essential to plant operations. Operators are investigating the performance of reactor recirculation pumps, which support normal plant operation by circulating water through the reactor core.

Energy Northwest Employees Continue 45-Year Tradition of Supporting Local Head Start

Energy Northwest employees partnered with Benton Franklin Head Start during the holiday season to provide gifts for more than 350 children in the Tri-Cities area.

Energy Northwest Selects Design Builder for Cascade Advanced Energy Facility in Washington State

One week after announcing the official name and concept renderings of the anticipated first-ever small modular reactor (SMR) project in Washington state, Energy Northwest is pleased to announce that it is in negotiations with Cascade Nuclear Partners (CNP).

Energy Northwest Unveils Name, Concept Images for First-Ever Small Modular Reactor Project in the Pacific Northwest

Energy Northwest today unveiled the official name and new images of its proposed small modular reactor (SMR) facility in Washington state.

Energy Northwest’s Columbia Generating Station Reconnects With Power Grid Following Refueling

Columbia Generating Station successfully reconnected to the Northwest power grid on June 16 at 5:02 p.m., completing its biennial refueling outage.

Energy Northwest Completes State Route 14 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project

Energy Northwest has successfully completed the installation of a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along State Route 14 (SR-14), enhancing accessibility for EV drivers traveling through the Columbia River Gorge.

Members, Officers Elected to Columbia Generating Station Review Board

Columbia Generating Station stakeholders, representing 92 utilities in 6 states, elected member utilities...

Energy Northwest, BPA Advance Plan to Expand Region’s Nuclear Power

Energy Northwest and Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) are taking a significant step toward strengthening the Pacific Northwest's supply of affordable, reliable, and secure energy.

Energy Northwest Upgrades Connell & Dayton EV Charging Stations

​Energy Northwest recently upgraded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Connell and Dayton sites.

Spring Refueling Begins at Columbia Generating Station

Yesterday evening, Energy Northwest operators successfully disconnected Columbia Generating Station from the Northwest power grid, commencing its biennial spring refueling outage.

Curio & Energy Northwest Announce Expanded Partnership To Enhance Nuclear Fuel Recycling

February 20, 2025 - Curio, an innovative leader in advanced nuclear technologies, is pleased to announce an expanded and strengthened partnership with Energy Northwest,...

Board of Directors Elects New Executive Board Member, President, & Officers

The Energy Northwest Board of Directors elected a new inside director to the Executive Board, a new president and officers at their January 22nd public meeting in Olympia.

Energy Northwest & EVCS To Boost Electric Vehicle Charging Along Highway 101

Energy Northwest is under contract with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and has partnered with EVCS, a leading electric vehicle (EV)...