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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.
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About the Portland Hydroelectric Project

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About the Bureau of Hydroelectric Power

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Hydroelectric power frequently asked questions

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Portland Hydroelectric Project

HydroelectricProject@PortlandOregon.gov

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