PNGC Press Releases

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June 24, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

PNGC Power Redefines Reliability in the Pacific Northwest

PNGC Power is the only proactive G&T in the Pacific Northwest securing reliable, affordable power for its members.

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June 23, 2026 at 9:44 a.m.

PNGC Power Welcomes Opportunity for Collaboration and Problem Solving with New BPA Administrator

PNGC Power welcomes the appointment of Travis Kavulla as Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.

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April 23, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.

PNGC Power and Kindle Energy Announce Partnership to Develop State-of-the-Art Power Plant

PNGC Power and Kindle Energy today announced a partnership to develop a state-of-the-art natural gas power plant in northern Idaho designed to help meet the growing reliability needs of the Pacific Northwest and serve the long-term energy needs of communities and electric cooperatives across the region.

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February 25, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

PNGC Power Strengthens Execution with New Director of Strategy and Project Management

As the organization advances major initiatives in resource development, transmission planning, and long-term power supply strategies, PNGC continues to solidify its role as a leader in delivering innovative energy solutions throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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December 18, 2025 at 11:24 a.m.

Leadership Expansion Strengthens PNGC Power’s Growing Capabilities

PNGC Power welcomes Jack Carpenter as its new Treasurer and Chase Morgan as Director of Resource Development.

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August 6, 2025 at 9:14 a.m.

Expanding Horizons, Expanding Team

“PNGC is creating a new future of energy independence for our members, and we’re bringing in experts to help us succeed in that mission,” said Jessica Matlock, President and CEO of PNGC Power.

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June 17, 2025 at 7:52 a.m.

Top Talent Joins PNGC Power to Drive Bold Energy Future

PNGC Power welcomes Tim Vigil as its new Chief Member Relations and Strategy Officer, and Kristy Bobish-Thompson as the new Director of Human Resources.

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May 14, 2025 at 6:57 a.m.

Growth Spurs Key New Hires at PNGC Power

PNGC Power is undergoing significant growth and expanding its expertise to support its leading role in the Northwest.

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April 16, 2025 at 8:06 a.m.

G&T Focus: PNGC’s Power Expansion Helps Member Co-ops Face Load Growth

“We are paving the way for a new future in the Northwest," says PNGC Power President and CEO Jessica Matlock. “With a larger voice, we have a bigger impact on policy. We're more in charge of our destiny."

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February 3, 2025 at 12:04 p.m.

PNGC Power Bolsters Leadership with New Chief Legal Officer

PNGC Power is pleased to announce Richard Stover as its new Chief Legal Officer.

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January 16, 2025 at 11:08 a.m.

PNGC Power Expands Expertise with New VP of Power Supply and Transmission

Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative (PNGC Power), the region’s sole operational generation and transmission cooperative, is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Allen as its new Vice President of Power Supply and Transmission. PNGC Power is the largest preference power customer of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), serving over 431,000 meters across seven western states and is experiencing rapid growth. In this pivotal role, Allen will lead the charge in managing and expanding PNGC Power's power supply and transmission capabilities to meet the increasing demand.

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January 15, 2025 at 1:31 p.m.

PNGC Power Wins New ERA Grant to Build Local, Renewable Generation

PNGC Power (Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative) is pleased to announce a $78.9 million grant from the US Department of Agriculture and the Rural Utility Services Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program to invest in new renewable electric generating resources in the rural communities of Crook and Jefferson Counties, Oregon.

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November 13, 2024 at 4:48 p.m.

PNGC Power Reaches Major Milestone, Working to Secure a Reliable Energy Future for Members

PNGC Power announced today that it has entered into power supply purchase agreements for 307 megawatts (MWs) of power with multiple energy developers. The new power supply arrangements include a variety of resource types, delivery terms, environmental attributes, and locations across the Pacific Northwest. The new power supply purchase agreements (PPAs) are in addition to the region’s abundant hydroelectric resources that PNGC Power acquires through purchases from the Bonneville Power Administration.

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October 9, 2024 at 10:01 a.m.

Brattle Study Releases BPA Day-Ahead Market Participation Study Extension

The Brattle Group, in concert with a group of Pacific Northwest energy industry stakeholders including PNGC, released the results of their Day-Ahead Market Participation Study Extension today.

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October 4, 2024 at 3:03 p.m.

Seven New Members Join PNGC Power for a Sustainable Future

Following its recent distinction as the largest preference power customer of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), PNGC Power is poised to expand its service territory and representation, heralding a new era of collaboration and opportunity.

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August 8, 2024 at 9:26 a.m.

Ep.33 Charge! Funding the future of battery storage

Erin Erben, COO of PNGC Power, discusses all the details of how the exciting new endeavor of a battery storage project in collaboration with Ravalli Electric Cooperative came to be. Listen to "Dam!" the official podcast of Northwest RiverPartners.

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May 9, 2024 at 8:45 a.m.

Ravalli Electric Cooperative Receives Battery Storage Grant

Ravalli Electric Cooperative (REC), in partnership with Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative (PNGC), is set to embark on an experimental project to enhance its energy reliability and resilience with a new battery storage system, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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April 12, 2024 at 2:48 p.m.

PNGC Power To Become Largest Bonneville Power Administration Customer

PNGC Power To Become Largest Bonneville Power Administration Customer with the Addition of Inland Power and Light Company and Kootenai Electric Cooperative.

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February 21, 2024 at 8:31 a.m.

PNGC Power Selects New CEO

PNGC Power, the sole operating generation and transmission cooperative and one of the largest wholesale load serving entities in the Pacific Northwest region, has selected Jessica Matlock as its new CEO.

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October 26, 2022 at 12:59 p.m.

PNGC Power names Connor Reiten VP of Government Affairs

Reiten will be responsible for the management and oversight of PNGC Power’s strategy related to engagement with state and federal lawmakers and other regional policymaking entities, and will advocate on behalf of PNGC Power’s 16 Members.