U.S. Department of Energy

06/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/23/2026 02:25

DOE Announces Travis Kavulla as Bonneville Power Administration Administrator

DOE Announces Travis Kavulla as Bonneville Power Administration Administrator

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued the following statement today announcing Travis Kavulla as Administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration.

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June 22, 2026
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WASHINGTON-U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued the following statement today announcing Travis Kavulla as Administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration. Kavulla will oversee BPA's vital mission of delivering affordable, reliable, and secure power to the Pacific Northwest.

"Travis Kavulla's extensive experience in the energy sector will strengthen Bonneville's ongoing efforts to expand and modernize energy infrastructure and ensure regional grid reliability," said Secretary Wright. "I look forward to partnering with Bonneville as it builds on its legacy as the region's leading provider of wholesale power and works to secure a prosperous future for the people of the Pacific Northwest and our nation."

Under Secretary of Energy Kyle Haustveit will swear in Kavulla at Bonneville's headquarters in Portland, OR on June 29.

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