Mission
NRU advocates on behalf of its members for cost-effective and reliable wholesale power supply and
transmission service (including transfer service) from BPA.
NRU educates and informs members about BPA and other regional power supply and transmission issues.
NRU supports members’ goal of preserving the historical benefits of BPA power and transmission services (including transfer service) while also helping members understand options for cost-effective and reliable power and transmission services to be flexible and adaptable for a possibly different post-2028 future.
Who We Serve
Load Following and NT Transmission customers of the BPA that are solely or largely dependent on BPA for wholesale power and transmission services (including transfer service).
Services Tailored to Meet Your Needs
- We offer an array of services to members, grouped into Advocacy and Power Services
- As part of our Advocacy services, you get 1:1 help from our expert staff on any issue related to Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) power and transmission
- Go beyond advocacy issues by electing into Northwest Requirement Utilities (NRU) Power Services where we acquire and manage power and transmission based on your needs and provide other support services
Our Evolution
1985 – NIU
Northwest Irrigation Utilities (NIU) was formed in 1985 to advocate for the interests of utilities serving irrigation loads.
2002 – NRU
Northwest Requirements Utilities (NRU) was formed in 2002 to advocate on behalf of Full Requirements (Load Following) and NT transmission utilities.
2009 – NRU Power Services
NRU began offering additional services to provide power and other strategic support to members for Above Rate Period High Water Mark Load with the commencement of Regional Dialogue contract(s).
Now – Preparing for 2028 – Our Evolution Continues
We are working with members to determine the best post-2028 options to reliably and affordably meet their power supply needs. We will continue to evolve to serve members’ diverse needs