Energy Northwest Executive Board
Produces reliable, affordable, safe, and environmentally responsible electric power and delivers it to Northwest public power utilities. As a joint-operating agency and municipal corporation, the agency owns and operates four electricity generating facilities: White Bluffs Solar Station, Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project, Nine Canyon Wind Project, and Columbia Generating Station. EN also provides operations and maintenance services for generating facilities owned by other utilities.
Policy Area
Climate and Energy
Governor Appointments
3
Total Board Positions
11
Public Disclosure Required?
Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?
Yes
Compensation
Salaried - "salary from the operating agency as fixed by the governor"
Term Length (years) 4
Statutory Term Limits
Board Requirements
Six members of the executive board shall be outside directors. Three shall be selected and appointed by the board of directors, and three shall be selected and appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate.