Energy in Oregon
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The U.S. state of Oregon
is the third largest renewable energy producing state in the United States
. Hydroelectric power dominates the power market in Oregon, providing nearly two-thirds of the electricity generated in the state, although it accounts for less than half of the total percentage consumed when electricity imported from other states is accounted for. Coal is the second largest source of the state's energy portfolio, with much of it being imported from Wyoming
and domestic production coming from the Boardman Coal Plant
, Oregon's only coal power plant.
to show Oregon's changing electric fuel mix:
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
is the third largest renewable energy producing state in the United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Hydroelectric power dominates the power market in Oregon, providing nearly two-thirds of the electricity generated in the state, although it accounts for less than half of the total percentage consumed when electricity imported from other states is accounted for. Coal is the second largest source of the state's energy portfolio, with much of it being imported from Wyoming
Wyoming
Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High...
and domestic production coming from the Boardman Coal Plant
Boardman Coal Plant
The Boardman Coal Plant is a coal-fired power plant located in Boardman, Oregon. The facility has a nameplate capacity of 550 megawatts and is operated by Portland General Electric...
, Oregon's only coal power plant.
Electricity
The following table uses official statistics from the Oregon Department of EnergyOregon Department of Energy
The Oregon Department of Energy is the chief regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon responsible for matters related to energy production, conservation and related safety and environmental impact...
to show Oregon's changing electric fuel mix:
| Year | 2001 | 2003 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro (%) | 38 | 44 | 42 |
| Coal (%) | 39 | 42 | 41 |
| Natural Gas (%) | 15 | 7 | 10 |
| Biomass (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Nuclear (%) | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Wind/Geothermal (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
See also
- Trojan Nuclear Power PlantTrojan Nuclear Power PlantTrojan Nuclear Power Plant was a pressurized water reactor nuclear power plant located southeast of Rainier, Oregon, United States, and the only commercial nuclear power plant to be built in Oregon. After sixteen years of service it was closed by its operator, Portland General Electric , almost...
, Oregon's only nuclear power plant in service 1970 to 1992 - List of power stations in Oregon
- Wind power in OregonWind power in OregonThe U.S. state of Oregon has vast wind energy resources. Many projects are under way, most of them in rural Eastern Oregon and near the Columbia River Gorge.-Legislative actions:...
- Solar power in OregonSolar power in OregonSolar power in Oregon has been growing in recent years due to new technological improvements and a variety of regulatory actions and financial incentives enacted by the state government.-Government policy:...
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