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As Northwest homes and businesses get more energy efficient, that’s helping the power grid, report finds. Interested in Installing Renewable Energy?
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Energy efficient upgrades are playing a critical role in keeping the Northwest’s power grid balanced, according to an analysis by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.
Energy efficient heat pumps, electric water heaters, solar panels, home insulation, smart thermostats and lighting are all helping Pacific Northwest electric utilities and power regulators better balance the grid, according to a study out this week.
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council reviewed data from the Bonneville Power Administration and regional utilities, including Pacific Power and Portland General Electric, through Energy Trust of Oregon. That review showed an increase in cost-effective energy-efficient technology within those utilities and their partnerships. Energy efficient technologies help lower power demand and allow utilities and regulators to better forecast how much power they’ll need in order to meet energy demands in the future.
When NorthWestern Energy customers install solar panels, small winds turbine and/or small scale hydro at their house, they can produce energy themselves to electrify their homes.
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