Bonneville Power

Power out? Contact your utility for the latest info. BPA crews are responding to high-voltage outages, however your utility restores power to your home & community. Line crews are actively working to restore service as safely and quickly as possible. bpa.gov/learn-and-part….

Not all heroes wear capes! 🦸‍♀️ Today on Lineman Appreciation Day and every day, we thank the skilled women and men who power our homes, businesses, and everyday life.💡 Thank you lineworkers for keeping our communities safe and connected! #ThankALineman #LinemanAppreciationDay

BPA has adopted moderate rate increases to support the Northwest’s growing energy needs. bpa.gov/about/newsroom…

We are expanding our drone program to keep your power reliable and our crews safe. Capturing high-quality images and video in minutes, drones help line workers inspect and repair transmission structures faster and more safely. bpa.gov/about/newsroom…

We recently partnered with Benton Public Utility District to bring some juicy energy-savings to Milne Fruit, a Washington-based fruit juice and puree company. 🍎⚡ bpa.gov/about/newsroom…

On this day in 1942, BPA completes linking the transmission grid from Bonneville and Grand Coulee dams to four major Northwest cities – Seattle, Portland, Tacoma and Spokane.

On this day in 1933, work began on Grand Coulee Dam. Construction took seven years and the engineer marvel began generating power in 1941. Grand Coulee Dam is the nation’s largest hydropower producer.💧⚡

Our Olympia District teams recently came together to make critical improvements along the Port Angeles – Sappho No. 1 115-kilovolt line, ensuring reliable power for @ClallamPUD and the communities they serve. bpa.gov/about/newsroom…

BPA teamed up with @ColCountyOR and @crpudUtility to help transform a historic St. Helens building into an energy-efficient community hub. bpa.gov/about/newsroom…

On this day in 1938, BPA’s first transmission line was energized⚡. The single-circuit line delivered power from Bonneville Dam to BPA’s first customer, the city of Cascade Locks, 3.5 miles away.

BPA crews are responding to power outages affecting the City of Troy & Bonners Ferry, ID. As of 2pm PDT, BPA has no estimated time of power restoration. Updates available on Northern Lights’ website: nli.coop/account-servic…

On this date in 1938, BPA's initial power rates were approved⚡. Administrator J.D. Ross referred to them as "postage stamp" rates because they were not influenced by distance.

BPA has entered its 3rd sharing season in the Western Resource Adequacy Program, WRAP. This summer, BPA will submit short-term & real-time energy resource and load data & can voluntarily respond to participants who request resources during times of need. bpa.gov/about/newsroom…

We look forward to collaborating with @EnergyNorthwest to strengthen the Pacific Northwest’s supply of affordable, reliable and secure energy. Learn more about the Columbia Generating Station project that could power 125,000 homes by 2031: bpa.gov/about/newsroom…

We got into a sticky situation! 🐝 A swarm of honeybees was spotted in a bush near Snohomish Substation. Thanks to the Northwest District Beekeepers Association, we safely relocated the honeybees with no stings or service interruptions. bpa.gov/about/newsroom…

On this day in 1970, BPA energized the direct-current line of the Pacific NW-Pacific SW Intertie, now known as the Pacific Direct Current Intertie. It was the nation's 1st & longest high-voltage DC line. Its construction contributed greatly to DC technology throughout the world.

On this day in 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted🌋. For weeks afterwards, BPA & utility maintenance crews across the region worked around the clock dusting, blowing and washing ash deposits from substation and transmission equipment. BPA’s high voltage system suffered no outages.

BPA’s second quarter financial results released at today’s Quarterly Business Review show that higher than expected revenues, lower expenses and debt management have resulted in the agency forecasting net revenues above agency targets. bpa.gov/about/newsroom…

BPA has named Tom McDonald as the agency’s new CFO. With over 20 years’ experience leading complex and highly regulated compliance and governance programs, McDonald will play a key role in implementing BPA’s strategic plan. He starts his new role, May 18. bpa.gov/about/newsroom…

What do you do when two bald eagles build their nest on a transmission line structure? Learn how BPA handled this incredibly rare opportunity to protect our national bird and our power. 🦅⚡ bpa.gov/about/newsroom…

BPA has issued its Day-Ahead Market Policy which establishes the agency’s intent to pursue participation in Southwest Power Pool’s Markets+ day-ahead market. bpa.gov/about/newsroom…