Bonneville Power Administration
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Non-profit federal power marketer that sells wholesale electricity from 31 federal dams and one nuclear plant & operates most of the NW high-voltage grid.
The Bonneville Power Administration, headquartered in Portland, Ore., is a nonprofit federal power marketer that sells wholesale electricity from 31 federal dams and one nuclear plant to 142 electric utilities, serving millions of consumers and businesses in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana and parts of California, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. BPA delivers power via more than 15,000 circuit miles of lines and 261 substations to 475 transmission customers. In all, BPA markets about a third of the electricity consumed in the Northwest and operates three-quarters of the region’s high-voltage transmission grid. BPA also funds one of the largest fish and wildlife programs in the world, and, with its partners, pursues cost-effective energy savings and operational solutions that help maintain reliable and affordable power for the Northwest. Likes, mentions, shares and comments do not represent endorsement. If you are looking for more information about BPA, please visit www.bpa.gov
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Looking for work that makes a difference?
At BPA, you’ll have the opportunity to gain invaluable skills, build lasting friendships and contribute to something bigger by powering the lives of more than 5 million people across the Northwest.⚡️
Explore what a career at BPA can look like:
www.bpa.gov/careers
09/29/2026
Last week, BPA Administrator and CEO Travis Kavulla recognized an exceptional group of BPA colleagues, recent retirees, partners and teams at the 2026 Administrator’s Excellence Awards.
This year’s theme, WATT: Where Achievement Transforms Tomorrow, reflects the lasting impact of their monumental achievements. From advancing reliability and safety to strengthening public power and serving the greater good, these awardees are actively shaping the Northwest’s energy future.⚡
Join us in congratulating the 2026 AEA recipients and learn more about their contributions to BPA’s mission, the electric utility industry and communities across the region:
2026 AEA ceremony honored a class whose achievements transform tomorrow Colleagues, friends and family tuned in virtually and turned out in person to celebrate the 2026 Administrator’s Excellence Awards on Sept. 23.
09/28/2026
On this day in 1937, FDR dedicated Bonneville Dam before an estimated crowd of 20,000 people.
Power from early hydroelectric dams like Bonneville helped fuel the NW economy & brought electricity to rural areas.⚡
09/26/2026
A pretty great place to appreciate the Pacific Northwest.🍂
This amazing autumn view was captured from the high cliffs above the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River, Oregon.
At BPA, we’re honored to deliver reliable hydropower across the Northwest thanks to the Columbia River and the incredible public lands that make this region so special.
Happy Public Lands Day!🌲
📷 Photo by BPA’s Rob Meyers
📍 Hood River, OR
09/26/2026
We're hiring Engineers!⚡
Join BPA and help power the Northwest while building a career you're proud of.
⬇️ Open roles include:
🔸Electronics Engineer
🔸Electrical Engineer
Apply now on USA Jobs and learn more:
www.bpa.gov/careers https://www.bpa.gov/about/careers/explore-a-career-at-bpa/featured-careers/engineering
09/23/2026
Some workdays come with a free show.⚡🌌
After a long day at Benton Substation, a BPA electrician looked up to find an incredible aurora lighting up the night sky.
The remote location, with very little light pollution, made for a spectacular display and an unbeatable end to the workday.
📷 Photo by BPA’s Cameron Hulse
09/22/2026
The menu looks better from here. 🦅
This red-tailed hawk was spotted searching for its next meal from a BPA transmission tower.
Wildlife and transmission infrastructure sometimes intersect in unexpected ways. BPA works to reduce risks to birds while keeping the power system safe and reliable.
📷 Photo by BPA’s Jon Pugmire
09/18/2026
Some views are worth pausing for. 🧡
While heading out one morning, a BPA analyst saw this incredible orange glow over Mount Hood and made a quick stop to capture the moment.
The photo was taken at Jonsrud Viewpoint, not far from several BPA high-voltage lines that help deliver power across the Northwest.
📷 Photo by BPA’s Justin Hawks
📍 Sandy, OR
09/17/2026
Looking for a career where your work makes an impact every day?
We're hiring at BPA!⚡Join us and help power the lives of more than 5 million people across the Northwest while supporting a brighter energy future.
⬇️ Open roles include:
🔸Electronics Engineer
🔸Substation Operator Trainee
🔸 IT Specialist
🔸 Contract Specialist
Apply now on USA Jobs and learn more:
www.bpa.gov/careers
09/16/2026
Beauty and the Beast.☀️⚡
A BPA truck reflects a colorful evening sky at Big Eddy Substation in all its glory.
The sunset might be stealing the show, but the substation is busy doing what it does best: keeping power moving safely and reliably across the Northwest.
📷 Photo by BPA’s Rob Meyers
📍 The Dalles, OR
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