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1.1 MW Hydro operating in Deschutes, OR — PacifiCorp - West
1.1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1913
Operating Since
Coordinates
45.7041, -109.5653
County
Deschutes, OR
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | PacifiCorp | PacifiCorp | — |
| Owner(s) | PacifiCorp | Berkshire Hathaway | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Bend hydroelectric plant is located in Deschutes County, Oregon. The plant has a total capacity of 1.1 MW across three generators, and it began operating in 1913. The primary fuel source is water (WAT), and the plant utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, operates the facility. Bend ranks as the 61st largest power plant in Oregon out of 63 plants, and it ranks 1410th nationally out of 1464 plants.
In the most recent year with available data, Bend generated 1,104 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 11.5%. The plant operates within the PacifiCorp - West balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,422.18 per kW. The plant also has a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) price of $10.78 per MWh, according to FERC data.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Pacific Northwest
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
0 MWh
Latest Month
1.1K MWh
Annual Generation
11.5%
Capacity Factor
PacifiCorp · Data from 2015–2025
$10.8/MWh
PPA Price
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
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Grid Voltage
4.16 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility