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About & Careers

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

Who We Are

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.

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.

News & Events

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Residential Exchange Program: RPSA Workshop

BPA is conducting a series of public workshops to develop the Post-2028 Residential Exchange Program Residential Purchase and Sale Agreement. This is workshop 4 of the series.

Residential Exchange Program: RPSA Workshop

BPA is conducting a series of public workshops to develop the Post-2028 Residential Exchange Program Residential Purchase and Sale Agreement and Average System Cost Methodology.

Residential Exchange Program: RPSA Workshop

BPA is conducting a series of public workshops to develop the Post-2028 Residential Exchange Program Residential Purchase and Sale Agreement and Average System Cost Methodology.

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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 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, click below.

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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 energy future. "Hydropower Flows Here" is an educational effort intended to share information about the various attributes of BPA's low-cost, 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.