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Bureau of Reclamation Hydroelectric Power

About Us

Reclamation is the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the U.S., with more than 14 million kW of installed capacity. Use this link to find out more about our power program responsibilities and organization.

News and Facts

Reclamation's power plants generate enough power to meet the annual residential needs of 9 million people. Click here for other fast facts and to find out what's new with our power program and web site.

Our Hydroelectric Facilities

Reclamation operates 58 hydroelectric facilities across the United States. Facility photos, and statistics are available on this Internet site.

Aerial Photo of Grand Coulee Dam - Link to Grand Coulee Powerplant Data Page               Small Facility Map - Link to clickable Facility Map

Grand Coulee                                                         Facility Map

Reports and Data

We completed our first benchmarking study in April of 1997. This section has information about our benchmarking, as well as other statistics and publications about our power operations.

Hydropower Information

Reclamation is a leader in the hydropower business. We are committed to providing educational information about our industry.

Training & Job Opportunities

A calendar of training opportunities available throughout the power industry and a listing of present jobs available in Reclamation working in power-related areas.

NERC / WECC Reliability

 

Contact Reclamation's Power Resources Office

Your comments, questions, or information requests regarding hydroelectric power are welcome. E-mail us at power@do.usbr.gov or use this link to get our address, FAX or phone number.

 

 

Revised September 13, 2007             Hydropower Site Map             Help