1990s - Present
Powering the Future
How PGE generates electricity and plans to meet growing demand is key to providing a clean energy future for Oregonians. The company continues to prioritize adding more renewable power to the system to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to the power provided by at least 80% by 2030.
The Clearwater Wind Energy Center, located in eastern Montana — delivers elevated levels of production during the winter and summer, allowing PGE to serve Oregon customers additional reliable clean energy during periods of high demand. PGE sources 311 MW of energy from Clearwater. That is enough to power about 125,000 homes. Alongside other renewable energy projects in the Pacific Northwest, Clearwater adds diversity and consistency to the PGE energy portfolio, allowing the company to source power for customers from a variety of resource types and geographic locations.
Integrated Operations Center (IOC)
The Integrated Operations Center (IOC) was constructed to serve as PGE's smart grid nerve center. The IOC centralizes mission-critical operations and primary support functions like resource and system integration, improved reliability with daily grid management and increased resilience and security.
Tucannon River was the first energy project in North America to receive an Envision Award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. The turbine foundations were designed to reduce the amount of concrete needed. In addition, a sizable portion of the construction materials used in the project were sourced locally and all material excavated during construction was retained and used on-site.
Biglow Canyon Wind Farm
PGE became an early adopter of wind power in the Pacific Northwest when the company began operations at Biglow Canyon – one of the largest projects of its kind in the Northwest at the time of construction. Since then, Biglow has proved both a reliable generator of clean power and an important testing ground for advancements in wind generation.
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Tucannon River Wind Farm
Located near Lexington in Morrow County, the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility includes a 300-megawatt wind farm, which began operation in December 2020, and a 50-megawatt solar facility and a 30-megawatt battery storage system, both of which began operation in the spring of 2022. All together, these technologies provide enough emissions-free energy to power about 100,000 homes.
The Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility is the first development of its scale in North America to combine wind power generation, solar power generation and battery storage in one location so we can harvest and store renewable energy for use when the sun and wind are not generating energy.
Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility opens
The Journey Continues toward Decarbonized Future
To successfully make the transition to a clean energy future, PGE is balancing reliability and affordability. This drives the company to continuously explore and innovate – deploying modern technologies, simplifying processes, and reducing costs in delivering exceptional value to all customers. PGE is dedicated to powering the future, while protecting the past.
Clearwater Wind Energy Center
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FERC Hydroelectric Relicensing
FERC Relicensing of all three PGE Hydroelectric Projects occurred between 2004 and 2010. Pelton Round Butte (License Issued 2004, 50-year license expires 2054), PGE and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs sign agreement giving the Tribe partial ownership of Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project. Willamette Falls (License Issued 2005, 30-year license expires 2035) Clackamas River (License Issued 2010, 40-year license expires 2050)
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Trojan Nuclear Power Plant decommissioning
PGE closed the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant in 1993 after cracks were discovered in the steam-generator tubing. Decommissioning and demolition of the plant began the following year and was completed in 2006. Today, PGE continues decommissioning efforts and operates the surrounding area as Trojan Recreational Park.
Forever Evolving
By reevaluating the past and positioning the company to be successful in the future, PGE meets the area’s growing energy demands with a diverse mix of generation that, in addition to the historic hydroelectric plants, includes natural gas combustion, wind, solar and battery storage.
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Biglow Canyon Wind Farm
PGE became an early adopter of wind power in the Pacific Northwest when the company began operations at Biglow Canyon – one of the largest projects of its kind in the Northwest at the time of construction. Since then, Biglow has proved both a reliable generator of clean power and an important testing ground for advancements in wind generation.
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Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility opens
Located near Lexington in Morrow County, the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility includes a 300-megawatt wind farm, which began operation in December 2020, and a 50-megawatt solar facility and a 30-megawatt battery storage system, both of which began operation in the spring of 2022. All together, these technologies provide enough emissions-free energy to power about 100,000 homes.
The Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility is the first development of its scale in North America to combine wind power generation, solar power generation and battery storage in one location so we can harvest and store renewable energy for use when the sun and wind are not generating energy.
Integrated Operations Center (IOC)
The Integrated Operations Center (IOC) was constructed to serve as PGE's smart grid nerve center. The IOC centralizes mission-critical operations and primary support functions like resource and system integration, improved reliability with daily grid management and increased resilience and security.
Additional Resources:
Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility
Clearwater Wind Energy Center
The Clearwater Wind Energy Center, located in eastern Montana — delivers elevated levels of production during the winter and summer, allowing PGE to serve Oregon customers additional reliable clean energy during periods of high demand. PGE sources 311 MW of energy from Clearwater. That is enough to power about 125,000 homes Alongside other renewable energy projects in the Pacific Northwest, Clearwater adds diversity and consistency to the PGE energy portfolio, allowing the company to source power for customers from a variety of resource types and geographic locations.
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History of PGE
Electrifying Oregon
Powering Progress
A Thoughtful Transition
History of PGE
Electrifying Oregon
Powering Progress
A Thoughtful Transition
History of PGE
Electrifying Oregon
Powering Progress
A Thoughtful Transition
Forever Evolving
Powering the Future
A Thoughtful Transition
Clackamas Project Expansion
Building Reliable Power Plants
Powering Progress
Willamette Falls
Clackamas River Construction
Electrifying Oregon
History of PGE
2007 | Port Westward
Forever Evolving
Learn about Port Westward
2007 | Biglow Canyon Wind Farm
Powering the Future
Learn about Biglow Canyon Wind Farm
2016 | Carty Generating Station
Forever Evolving
View the 1990s - Present Timeline
2020 | Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility
Powering the Future
View the 1990s - Present Timeline
2014 | Tucannon River Wind Farm
Powering the Future
Learn about Tucannon River Wind Farm
1974 | Beaver Combustion Plant
Building Reliable Power Plants
Learn about Beaver Combustion Plant
1976 | Trojan Nuclear Power Plant
Building Reliable Power Plants
Learn about Trojan Nuclear Power Plant
1980 | Boardman Coal Power Plant
Building Reliable Power Plants
Learn about Boardman Coal Power Plant
1958 | North Fork Hydroelectric Plant
Expansion of the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project
Learn about North Fork Hydroelectric Plant
1964 | Round Butte Dam & Powerhouse
Building Reliable Power Plants
View the 1940s - 1980s Timeline
1958 | Pelton Dam & Powerhouse
Building Reliable Power Plants
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1965 | Bethel-Round Butte Transmission Line
Building Reliable Power Plants
Learn about Bethel-Round Butte Transmission Line
1956 | Timothy Lake
Expansion of the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project
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1956 | Frog Lake
Expansion of the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project
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1953 | PGE Parks & Recreation
Expansion of the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project
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1909 | Electric Building
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
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1911 | The Milliken Transmission Line
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
Learn about The Milliken Transmission Line
1907 | Faraday Powerhouse (Station G)
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
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1911 | River Mill Powerhouse (Station M)
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
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1924 | Three Lynx Village
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
Learn about Three Lynx Village
1924 | Oak Grove Powerhouse (Station P)
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
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1895 | T.W. Sullivan Powerhouse (Station B)
Willamette Falls: the birthplace of an electric Oregon & PGE
Learn about Station B
1889 | Willamette Falls Powerhouse (Station A)
Willamette Falls: the birthplace of an electric Oregon & PGE
Learn about Station A
1868 | Willamette Falls Canal and Locks Company
Willamette Falls: the birthplace of an electric Oregon & PGE
View the 1860s - 1930s Timeline
2007 | Port Westward
Forever Evolving
Learn about Port Westward
2007 | Biglow Canyon Wind Farm
Powering the Future
Learn about Biglow Canyon Wind Farm
2016 | Carty Generating Station
Forever Evolving
View the 1990s - Present Timeline
2020 | Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility
Powering the Future
View the 1990s - Present Timeline
2014 | Tucannon River Wind Farm
Powering the Future
Learn about Tucannon River Wind Farm
1974 | Beaver Combustion Plant
Building Reliable Power Plants
Learn about Beaver Combustion Plant
1976 | Trojan Nuclear Power Plant
Building Reliable Power Plants
Learn about Trojan Nuclear Power Plant
1980 | Boardman Coal Power Plant
Building Reliable Power Plants
Learn about Boardman Coal Power Plant
1958 | North Fork Hydroelectric Plant
Expansion of the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project
Learn about North Fork Hydroelectric Plant
1964 | Round Butte Dam & Powerhouse
Building Reliable Power Plants
View the 1940s - 1980s Timeline
1958 | Pelton Dam & Powerhouse
Building Reliable Power Plants
View the 1940s - 1980s Timeline
1965 | Bethel-Round Butte Transmission Line
Building Reliable Power Plants
Learn about Bethel-Round Butte Transmission Line
1956 | Timothy Lake
Expansion of the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project
View the 1940s - 1980s Timeline
1956 | Frog Lake
Expansion of the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project
View the 1940s - 1980s Timeline
1953 | PGE Parks & Recreation
Expansion of the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project
View the 1940s - 1980s Timeline
1909 | Electric Building
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
View the 1860s - 1930s Timeline
1911 | The Milliken Transmission Line
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
Learn about The Milliken Transmission Line
1907 | Faraday Powerhouse (Station G)
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
View the 1860s - 1930s Timeline
1911 | River Mill Powerhouse (Station M)
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
View the 1860s - 1930s Timeline
1924 | Three Lynx Village
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
Learn about Three Lynx Village
1924 | Oak Grove Powerhouse (Station P)
Constructing Hydropower on the Clackamas River
View the 1860s - 1930s Timeline
1895 | T.W. Sullivan Powerhouse (Station B)
Willamette Falls: the birthplace of an electric Oregon & PGE
Learn about Station B
1889 | Willamette Falls Powerhouse (Station A)
Willamette Falls: the birthplace of an electric Oregon & PGE
Learn about Station A
1868 | Willamette Falls Canal and Locks Company
Willamette Falls: the birthplace of an electric Oregon & PGE
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1990s - Present
Powering Progress
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Electrifying Oregon
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