The methods that EWEB uses to source the energy that we deliver to customers could change in profound ways in the years ahead.

EWEB is on the cusp of a decision on a new contract with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). BPA provides roughly 80% of the electricity that EWEB supplies to the community. The current contract will end in 2028, and EWEB is in the process of determining the which of several BPA “products” we should opt for. 

The details are complex, but the importance is profound: The contract will cost between $2.3 to $2.8 billion over the next two decades, according to financial analysis conducted by EWEB staff. But the quantitative analysis isn’t the only driver to a good decision, since there are important qualitative factors to consider to ensure we optimize our current power portfolio.

And EWEB must make a decision soon. The deadline is July, with several milestones to reach before then. In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank discusses the process for choosing a new BPA product and the timeline for making the choice.

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