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Oregon's Hydropower

Hydropower

Hydropower is a clean, renewable resource that is fueled by nature and replenished by rain and melting snowpack as part of the water cycle. The system of dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers produce more than 22,000 megawatts of clean, carbon-free electricity every year. More than 94 percent of the power Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative receives from Bonneville Power Administration is carbon-free, 84.5 percent of which is hydroelectric.

The dams that make up the Federal Columbia River Power System are part of the Northwest's electric power system and provide more than just low-cost power. The structures are crucial for river transportation and trade, irrigation and agriculture, recreation, jobs and fish conservation. The dams remain a significant source of revenue for the region through the export of commercial cargo. An estimated $20 billion of cargo annually moves down the Columbia and Snake rivers.

Hydro remains a valuable resource that helps keep Oregon and the Pacific Northwest clean, efficient and green.

BPA Hydro Facts FAQ's on Hydro & Dams from Northwest RiverPartners

The Power of the Northwest Dams

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Hydro in The Northwest

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Your Cooperative
      • History
      • What Is A Cooperative?
      • Where Your Power Comes From
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Your Board of Directors
    • Annual Meeting & Board Elections
    • Bylaws, Tariffs and Rates
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
  • Members
    • Apply for Membership/Service
    • Bill Pay
    • Capital Credits
    • New Construction
    • Sample Bill
    • Value of Membership
  • Community
    • Charitable Giving
    • DC Youth Tour
    • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
    • Idaho Youth Rally
    • Scholarships
    • Member to Member
  • Economic Development
  • Energy Solutions
    • Programs & Rebates
    • Renewable Energy
      • Oregon's Hydropower
      • Solar
    • Electric Vehicles (EVs)
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
  • Safety
    • Safety First
    • Safety Quiz
    • Fire Prevention
    • Kids Electrical Safety Artwork Contest
  • Outage Center
    • Outage Map
    • Restoration Process
  • News
    • Publications
    • Ruralite
    • Press Releases
      • Annual Surplus Vehicle Auction
    • Legislative