How We Generate Energy

Wind power offers unique benefits, including affordable emissions-free energy. In addition to long-term contracts with third-party wind energy providers, we own or co-own four wind facilities.

Our solar power comes from large-scale solar projects, third-party suppliers and even business and residential customers with their own solar installations that feed the grid. Learn how you can turn sunshine into savings.

Hydropower is a reliable, affordable source of emissions-free electricity that harnesses the power of water to generate energy. Check out the history of hydropower on the Clackamas River, Willamette River and Deschutes River.

Renewable energy like wind and solar isn’t always available when people need power. Large-scale battery systems add flexibility to the grid by storing extra low-cost energy when demand is low and releasing it when it's high.

Natural gas-fired power plants generate electricity quickly to provide reliable, on-demand power and help support the grid when renewable resources aren't producing enough power. Watch the history of Beaver Combustion Plant.

PGE carefully decides when to run its own plants and when to purchase power with the goal of ensuring the best value for customers. Our participation in the Western Energy Imbalance Market makes it easier to add more renewables to our mix and take advantage of low-cost electricity.