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About

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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Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) Business Practice V5

Bonneville will review proposed changes to this business practice.

Attachment K Planning Meeting

Bonneville Power Administration Attachment K Planning Meeting

Provider of Choice Public Workshop (Burley, ID)

This workshop will provide a summary and opportunity for discussion on the draft Provider of Choice policy.

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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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News

Stay up-to-date on the agency's latest news by visiting our Company News page. 


BPA: Provider of Choice

With BPA's current power sales contracts set to expire in 2028, BPA is working to ensure that current customers' needs are met for post-2028 service. Provider of Choice is the initiative designed to lay the foundation for the development of the policies and contracts BPA will offer its customers to meet their evolving needs and deliver competitively priced power beyond 2028.

See Provider of Choice details.

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.

Environmental initiatives

As neighbors, professionals and fellow stewards of the Pacific Northwest's natural resources, BPA's dedicated staff strive to continually improve the environmental performance of our power, transmission, and fish and wildlife activities.

See environmental initiatives details.

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