Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Partners Begin Collaborative Effort to Upgrade Bethel-Round Butte Transmission Line

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  • Tribal, federal and business leaders came together for kick-off discussions on the transmission line upgrade and its benefits for Tribal communities
  • Meeting marks the start a of multi-year collaborative project that will unlock renewable energy and job opportunities for Tribal members
  • Chairman Jonathan Smith says, “We look forward to expanding how our Tribes can shape Oregon’s renewable energy future.”

Earlier today, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs hosted key partners for a kick-off meeting that will begin shaping the planning and development of the upcoming Bethel-Round Butte Transmission Line upgrade.

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Developing solar power: How we got here, and what comes next

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The Tribes have a big opportunity on the horizon: Developing solar power.

Solar is a central piece of Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises’ (WSPWE) work to unlock more opportunities to manage natural resources and invest in the community’s well-being. The Tribes have the opportunity to set the example for what culturally appropriate, Tribal-led solar development looks like.

You may have attended the December 4 public meeting led by renewable power producing company BrightNight, where the company heard your input on the proposed SalmonFly project. This proposed project has not yet been presented to Tribal Council for approval, and we wanted to explain how we got here, and what you can expect in the future.

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