Pelton
4133 NW Pelton Dam Rd, Madras, OR 97741Plant Summary Information
Pelton is ranked #26 out of 281 power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pelton is comprised of 3 generators and generated 92.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Pelton |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Portland General Electric Co |
| Location | Jefferson County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1957 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 399.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,674 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #110 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 281 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 58 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pelton
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Pelton Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pelton (3048) |
| Plant Address | 4133 NW Pelton Dam Rd, Madras, OR 97741 |
| Utility | Portland General Electric Co (15248) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.69437, -121.23138 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 399.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Portland General Electric Company (PGE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Deschutes River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Portland General Electric Co (15248) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PNP1_2_GNODE1-3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PNP-RBP_2_PELRB |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 38 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PNP1_2_GNODE1-3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PNP-RBP_2_PELRB |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 36 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 36 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PNP1_2_GNODE1-3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PNP-RBP_2_PELRB |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 36 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 36 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Pelton Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co | 121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR 97204 | Generator 1 | 50.10% |
| Warm Springs Power Enterprises | P O Box 960, 5180 Jackson Trail Road, Warm Springs, OR 97761 | Generator 1 | 49.90% |
| Portland General Electric Co | 121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR 97204 | Generator 2 | 50.10% |
| Warm Springs Power Enterprises | P O Box 960, 5180 Jackson Trail Road, Warm Springs, OR 97761 | Generator 2 | 49.90% |
| Portland General Electric Co | 121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR 97204 | Generator 3 | 50.10% |
| Warm Springs Power Enterprises | P O Box 960, 5180 Jackson Trail Road, Warm Springs, OR 97761 | Generator 3 | 49.90% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Mile Hydroelectric Project | Culver, OR | 5.0 GWh | 12.1 mi |
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| Bend | Bend, OR | 797.0 MWh | 43.9 mi |
| Carmen Smith | McKenzie Bridge, OR | 167.9 GWh | 48.9 mi |
| Cartwright Solar I | Powell Butte, OR | 54.6 GWh | 34 mi |
| Daybreak Solar | Maupin, OR | 339.6 GWh | 34.8 mi |
| Detroit | Mill City, OR | 226.9 GWh | 50.1 mi |
| Green Solar LLC (CSG) | Culver, OR | 6.2 GWh | 14.3 mi |
| Juniper Ridge Hydroelectric Project | Bend, OR | 12.7 GWh | 38.2 mi |
| NorWest Energy 2, LLC | Bend, OR | 20.9 GWh | 43.3 mi |
| Oak Grove | Estacada, OR | 142.1 GWh | 50.6 mi |
| Opal Springs Hydro | Culver, OR | 28.0 GWh | 14.5 mi |
| OSLH, LLC | Bend, OR | 20.7 GWh | 43.8 mi |
| Prineville Solar Energy LLC | Prineville, OR | 96.2 GWh | 50.6 mi |
| Round Butte | Madras, OR | 772.4 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| Siphon Power Project | Bend, OR | 19.0 GWh | 46 mi |
| Solar Star Oregon II | Prineville, OR | 125.7 GWh | 38.5 mi |
| Stone Creek | Estacada, OR | 54.4 GWh | 41.7 mi |
| Tumbleweed Solar, LLC | Redmond, OR | 18.5 GWh | 34.7 mi |
| Warm Springs Power Enterprises | Warm Springs, OR | 70.5 GWh | 2.2 mi |