For many, October marks the highly anticipated return of all things pumpkin spiced. In the weather world, however, Oct. 1 kicks off a new year for all things related to water.
Sep 30, 2019
10 min
On this episode of Energy Pulse Northwest Scott Simms, director of communications at BPA, talks to; Debbie Bone-Harris, senior manager of public affairs at Franklin Public Utility District, Karen Miller, manager of communications and government relations from Benton PUD, Bo Downen, Senior Director of Environmental Policy and Regional Partnerships with the Public Power Council and Karrie Carnes, HFH team lead, about the Hydropower Flows Here campaign.
Dec 20, 2018
17 min
On this episode of Energy Pulse Northwest Scott Simms, director of communications, talks to Administrator Elliot Mainzer and Tina Ko, deputy chief operating officer, to hear their perspectives on the strategic plan.
Nov 16, 2018
27 min
Dr. Todd Conklin, a human and organizational performance consultant, visited Bonneville Power Administration to speak at the annual Stand up for Safety event and took a few minutes to answer some safety questions here on the podcast.
Nov 2, 2018
14 min
Meet Benjamin Berry, BPA's chief information officer and one of its newest employees. Read on to learn what inspires Ben and has influenced his life and career.
Nov 2, 2018
7 min
The latest episode of Energy Pulse Northwest involves a fallen tree, downed power line and a BPA energy management engineer named Jennifer Williams. As she takes us through the complexities of her situation, Williams explains the decisions that helped her navigate to safety.
Nov 2, 2018
17 min
We take a peek behind the veil of the Carey High Voltage Lab at BPA's Ross Complex in Vancouver. This is where engineers actually create lightning to test the safety and reliability of high-voltage electrical equipment. Electrical engineers Jeff Hildreth and Kellie Robinson talk about the different types of testing they use to ensure equipment is ready for BPA's high-voltage transmission system.
Nov 2, 2018
19 min
We talk to our new deputy administrator, Dan James, about coming on board, the opportunities and challenges he sees facing Bonneville, and his expectations for employees. We discuss leadership, his inspirations and his passion for music. He also shares a story about getting lost with an Oregon governor and offers tips for singing the Star-Spangled Banner.
Nov 2, 2018
22 min