Bonneville Power Administration

Bonneville Power Administration Non-profit federal power marketer that sells wholesale electricity from 31 federal dams and one nuclear plant & operates most of the NW high-voltage grid.

The Bonneville Power Administration, headquartered in Portland, Ore., is a nonprofit federal power marketer that sells wholesale electricity from 31 federal dams and one nuclear plant to 142 electric utilities, serving millions of consumers and businesses in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana and parts of California, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. BPA delivers power via more than 15,000 circuit

miles of lines and 261 substations to 475 transmission customers. In all, BPA markets about a third of the electricity consumed in the Northwest and operates three-quarters of the region’s high-voltage transmission grid. BPA also funds one of the largest fish and wildlife programs in the world, and, with its partners, pursues cost-effective energy savings and operational solutions that help maintain reliable and affordable power for the Northwest. Likes, mentions, shares and comments do not represent endorsement. If you are looking for more information about BPA, please visit www.bpa.gov

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BPA serves a diverse range of customers, meaning a one-size-fits-all wholesale power approach cannot fully address their...
05/29/2026

BPA serves a diverse range of customers, meaning a one-size-fits-all wholesale power approach cannot fully address their unique energy needs.

To address this challenge, BPA collaborated closely with its customers to develop the next generation of long-term power sales contracts known as Provider of Choice.

The Bulletin magazine features how BPA successfully navigated the challenges of developing the Provider of Choice long-term power sales contracts with its customers.

05/28/2026

85 years ago in 1941, folksinger Woody Guthrie started work at BPA. He was hired for 30 days to write music about the Columbia River and the benefits of hydropower in the Northwest. In that time, he wrote 26 ballads which later were collected into the “Columbia River Songbook.” He even recorded 11 of them in BPA’s basement. Three of those songs, “Roll On, Columbia,” “Pastures of Plenty” and “The Biggest Thing that Man has Ever Done,” appear in the BPA-produced film, “The Columbia” which was abandoned due to the start of World War II and went unfinished until 1949. Guthrie once said, “The Pacific Northwest is one of my favorite spots in the world” and we couldn’t agree more. ⛰️🎵

Earlier this month, the Bonneville Power Administration published its 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan – a proactive and co...
05/27/2026

Earlier this month, the Bonneville Power Administration published its 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan – a proactive and comprehensive strategy that enhances BPA’s resilience to wildfires.

The 2026 WMP showcases a proactive and comprehensive strategy that enhances BPA’s resilience to wildfires.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Thei...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Their courage and service will not be forgotten.

We're hiring!Join BPA for a rewarding career powering the Northwest. ⬇️ Open roles include:Safety and Occupational Healt...
05/22/2026

We're hiring!
Join BPA for a rewarding career powering the Northwest.

⬇️ Open roles include:
Safety and Occupational Health Manager
Electrical Engineer
Interdisciplinary Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
Contract Specialist

Apply now on USA Jobs and learn more:
www.bpa.gov/careers

On this day in 1970, BPA energized the direct-current line of the Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie, now know...
05/21/2026

On this day in 1970, BPA energized the direct-current line of the Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie, now known as the Pacific Direct Current Intertie.⚡

It was the first and longest high-voltage (800kilovolt) DC line in the nation (running 846 miles from the Celilo Converter Station above The Dalles to Los Angeles).

Its construction contributed significantly to DC technology throughout the world.

On this day in 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted🌋, covering parts of the Pacific Northwest in volcanic ash.For weeks afterw...
05/18/2026

On this day in 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted🌋, covering parts of the Pacific Northwest in volcanic ash.

For weeks afterwards, BPA and utility maintenance crews across the region worked around the clock, clearing ash from substation and transmission equipment to keep the lights on.

Despite the historic eruption, BPA’s high voltage system suffered no outages.

Were you or your family here during the eruption?
Tell us what you remember ⬇️ Bonus points if you have photos.

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Portland, OR
97232

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