BPA has new leadership Jul 16, 2013 Jul 16, 2013 Updated Aug 27, 2020 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Elliot Mainzer Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link PORTLAND, (AP) — The Energy Department has named a new acting administrator for the Bonneville Power Administration.The department informed BPA employees by email Monday that acting Deputy Administrator Elliot Mainzer was named to replace Bill Drummond.Drummond has led the agency since January after long-time administrator Steve Wright retired.The Oregonian reports the Energy Department provided no reason for the move.Drummond’s fate is uncertain, according to BPA officials.The BPA sells power from 31 Columbia Basin dams and a nuclear plant, and it operates the high voltage transmission system in the Northwest. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Bill Drummond Energy Department Bonneville Power Administration Electricity Public Authority Elliot Mainzer Steve Wright Transmission System High Voltage More from this section +2 This week in history: March 18-25, 2026 Hood River County Library Foundation to Host Annual Feast of Words Gala and Fundraiser Two The Dalles High School seniors receive OSU Presidential Scholarships Top Jobs DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I Operations Manager, F/T PT Tasting Room Associate at HRD Seasonal Job Opportunity: Parks & Buildings Laborer at Hood River County IMMEDIATE JOB OPENING View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions and acquisitions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesThe city, conservation groups spar over reservoir expansionObituary: Teresa HukariToll collection could be logistical challenge for Port of Hood River, Hood River-White Salmon Bridge AuthorityInaugural “The Hoot” music festival draws thousands to downtown TDObituary: Anthony John PereiraObituary: Mark Edward KleinObituary: Bob RoyJessica Ramirez named new principal of HRVWhite Salmon Valley School District admin changes coming next yearObituary: Martin Phillip James Images VideosSorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. CommentedObituary: Anthony John Pereira (1) Latest News Wasco County: Notice of Possible Quorum Hood River County Library Foundation to Host Annual Feast of Words Gala and Fundraiser Wasco County gives $5,000 toward litigation challenging FEMA floodplain rules aimed at protecting salmon Klickitat County Board of Commissioners get state legislation, local updates Bingen City Council: Underground cable, time capsule and project updates Heights Streetscape project begins with Taylor Avenue and 13th Street Toll collection could be logistical challenge for Port of Hood River, Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority Regional Leaders Host "Journey to the Stars" Conference for Early Childhood Professionals
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