Large industrial power users, including the region's power-intensive aluminum companies, are scaling back or shutting down. Farmers have been asked to reduce irrigation. Generally, Northwest lawmakers support fixing a sometimes unwieldy process, which can take more than two decades. Working with Congress on pipeline legislation that improves safety, protects the environment and strengthens emergency preparedness. Expanding Bonneville's borrowing authority to expand transmission lines, if warranted.
Transmission has to be part of the solution.