After failed Columbia dam deal, BPA seeks electricity rate hike

The Bonneville Power Administration is seeking an electricity rate hike following a failed dam deal. Conservation groups argue the agency is blaming salmon to cover for poor planning.
Conservation groups say Bonneville is scapegoating salmon to deflect from the agency’s poor planning in a decision that would will burden ratepayers.
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