Replacing power produced by four Snake River dams feasible, study claims

The energy produced by the four lower Snake River dams could be replaced by a mix of other clean energy sources, according to a study published last week.

The study was commissioned by the NW Energy Coalition and conducted by Energy Strategies, a Utah-based company. The study used the Bonneville Power Administration’s data.

Removing the dams would cost users about $1 extra a month, according to the study. The study recommends replacing the power produced by the dams with a mix of wind and solar power while also encouraging users to cut their use during high-demand times.

By Eli Francovich
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http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/apr/08/replacing-power-produced-by-four-snake-river-dams-/

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One River, Ethics Matter: Western Montana – 4/11 – Missoula

As Canada and the United States start negotiations over the Columbia River Treaty, the University of Montana will host a conference to discuss the future of rivers flowing through western Montana.

http://www.matr.net/events.phtml?showdetail=6841