The makeup of our energy mix determines how we supply your power needs. We understand that too narrow a dependence on one type of resource, whether it’s natural gas, wind, hydropower or coal — can threaten reliability and increase costs. That is why PGE seeks to provide energy from a range of sources.

PGE is committed providing a reliable, sustainable source of reasonably priced electricity.
In 2007, PGE helped develop the Renewable Energy Standard adopted by the Oregon Legislature. The landmark legislation mandates that Oregon's largest utilities acquire 25 percent of their electricity from new renewable energy sources by 2025.

PGE is working hard to achieve the “25 by 25” goal. Our new resource plan, filed with the Oregon Public Utility Commission, sets a target of procuring another 218 average megawatts of renewable power by 2015.

This additional energy, combined with our existing renewable resources and construction of our new Biglow Canyon Wind Farm, will help us reach our goal.

We are also working with Energy Trust of Oregon to expand energy efficiency among our customers. This effort should free an additional 45 megawatts by 2012.

Increasing customers' energy efficiency
We are also working with Energy Trust of Oregon to expand energy efficiency among our customers. This effort should free an additional 45 megawatts by 2012.