John M. DeVore

The event celebrated the 100th anniversary of Lakeview Light & Power and included the formal opening of the annual meeting. A key segment featured a guest presentation by John Harrison, CEO and Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The presentation provided a historical overview of the Columbia River hydropower system, beginning with the Bonneville and Grand Coulee Dams established during the New Deal era, the role of hydropower in supporting WWII efforts, and the impact of the Northwest Power Act of 1980 which shifted focus to energy efficiency and alternative resources. The speaker emphasized the agency's ongoing partnership with entities like Lakeview in achieving clean energy goals and managing resource conservation, noting the planned significant reduction in regional coal-based energy generation.

The document outlines the Clean Energy Implementation Plan for Lakeview Light & Power, a consumer-owned utility. It details specific actions and targets to comply with clean energy standards (RCW 19.405.040 and 19.405.050) for the 2026-2029 compliance period. Key focus areas include establishing interim targets for renewable and nonemitting resources, setting specific targets for energy efficiency, demand response, and renewable energy, and ensuring an equitable transition for highly impacted communities and vulnerable populations. The plan also emphasizes consistency with long-term resource plans and maintaining resource adequacy.