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About & careers

BPA delivers reliable, affordable and carbon-free hydropower produced in the Columbia River Basin to communities across the Northwest.

Who we are

Affordable

As a self-funding, nonprofit federal power marketing administration within the Department of Energy, BPA covers its costs by selling its products and services. This cost-based model allows BPA to offer affordable power and transmission services that drive the region’s economy.

Carbon-free

The federal hydropower system is the Pacific Northwest’s biggest source of clean energy. BPA markets wholesale electrical power from 31 federal dams in the Northwest that are operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation. We also market power from one nonfederal nuclear plant and several small nonfederal power plants. The nonfederal nuclear plant, Columbia Generating Station, is owned and operated by Energy Northwest.

Reliable

Hydropower is one of the most reliable sources of energy. Plus, BPA operates and maintains about 15,000 miles of high-voltage transmission in its service territory. We use industry-leading asset management practices to keep the lights on and restore power quickly if there are interruptions. BPA’s territory includes Idaho, Oregon, Washington, western Montana and small parts of eastern Montana, California, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.

Environmentally sustainable

BPA funds regional efforts to mitigate the impacts of the federal dams on the region’s fish and wildlife species.

News & Events

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Public Rate Design Methodology 2029 - Public Workshop

This workshop is one of a series to develop the Public Rate Design Methodology 2029.

BPA 2024 Resource Program Workshop

BPA is hosting an all-day workshop on its 2024 Resource Program analysis. This meeting will review the program’s Needs Assessment results.

Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Floodplain Reconnection Project public meeting

BPA is proposing to provide funding to the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho to restore floodplain connectivity to the Kootenai River historic floodplains within the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge in Boundary County, Idaho near Bonners Ferry, Idaho. BPA is requesting comments on issues to be considered during the environmental review of the project.

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Newsroom

BPA is committed to keeping its customers and the public up to date on its initiatives with timely and transparent news articles and releases. 


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Who we are

BPA delivers reliable, affordable and carbon-free hydropower produced in the Columbia River Basin to communities across the Northwest. Learn more about BPA's vision, policies and how to get in touch. 

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Finance

BPA is committed to careful cost management consistent with its legal obligations, sound business practice and environmental stewardship. For information about BPA’s financial reports, public processes, asset management and more, see our Company Finances page.

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Careers

When you work at BPA you will be defining the future of energy by finding the lowest cost, most reliable power solutions for Northwest communities and residents. 

Hydropower Flows Here

BPA is critical to the Northwest's clean energy future. "Hydropower Flows Here" is an educational effort intended to share information about the various attributes of BPA's renewable, clean, reliable electricity that powers nearly 60% of Northwest homes and businesses.

See Hydropower Flows Here details.

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Today, nearly 3 million people and more than 1.2 million jobs depend on BPA power.