Portland Hydroelectric Power

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The Portland Hydroelectric Project generates electricity from the water stored in the Water Bureau’s Bull Run water supply reservoirs and is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Bull Run dam

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About the Portland Hydroelectric Project

Angled close up view of dam

About the Bureau of Hydroelectric Power

Hydropower house with Dam 1 in background

Hydroelectric Power FAQ

view of dam from on top

FERC Relicensing

Bull run lake on a sunny day. Mt Hood can be seen in the background with clouds around the peak.

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Portland Hydroelectric Project

HydroelectricProject@PortlandOregon.gov

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