Northwest Power & Conservation Council

Public Policy OfficesOregon, United States51-200 Employees

The Northwest Power and Conservation Council is a public policy office based in Portland, Oregon, established in 1980 under the Northwest Power Act to balance energy needs with environmental considerations. It treats energy efficiency as a principal regional resource and aims to protect fish and wildlife, with public participation embedded in its work.

The council has earned recognition for its leadership in energy efficiency, including awards tied to its Sixth Power Plan and to efficiency in buildings, and it directs a large regional program to support fish and wildlife affected by dam operations. In addition to long-range planning, it engages in energy market development, including efforts around the CAISO Extended Day-Ahead Market and the Markets+ product from the Southwest Power Pool. In 2025, Peter Cogswell was appointed executive director, reflecting ongoing leadership of the organization.

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