Monthly Meeting Announcement

Columbia Chapter of Professional Engineers of Oregon       

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Program

 PEO Members and Engineers in the Columbia Chapter area welcome!

Snake River Dams - Benefit vs. Removal

Location: We will deliver the program via our Zoom link. The registration Zoom link is provided, below.

Non-members are welcome to attend at no cost, but there will be a nominal charge if a PDH certificate is desired. 

Program Abstract:  Snake River Dams - Benefit vs. Removal

Hydropower has been called the economic engine of the Pacific Northwest, and it continues to provide great benefits for the region. However concerns over salmon recovery have led some groups to call for removal of the lower Snake River dams. Kurt will talk about the importance of those dams to the region’s clean energy future and why removing them may not be much help to salmon.

Speakers: Kurt Miller, Executive Director of Northwest River Partners

Bio:  

Kurt Miller, the executive director of Northwest River Partners, is a clean energy and community advocate supporting hydropower for a better Northwest. Kurt joined Northwest River Partners in March 2019 and has made it a priority to engage with a broad range of stakeholder groups. Kurt has spent most of his 30-year career in leadership positions for electric utilities, bringing expertise in power supply, demand response, and smart grid initiatives.

While at Portland General Electric, Kurt spearheaded the development of the largest smart grid project in the region and led the successful completion of Oregon’s Electric Highway for EVs. Kurt loves talking with people about how all of the pieces fit together as we work to reverse climate change and lift up our local communities. Kurt lives in Vancouver, Washington with his wife Jennifer and their two Boston Terriers.

Register in advance for this meeting: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Program arranged by William Pokorny, PE