Why Montana? It’s windy! PGE works in partnership with developers to harness that energy and send it home to customers in Oregon.
In early 2024, PGE hit a big milestone. With help from Clearwater, we generated a gigawatt of power from wind energy alone!
311 megawatts from 112 wind turbines, each 584 feet tall – and a team of hard workers keeping them in top condition.
Clearwater is more than just a power plant. It’s also an employer, a source of revenue for the local community, and a model of innovation in Montana’s energy landscape.
PGE’s Matt Krochmalny explains how PGE uses battery energy storage to deliver power during periods of high demand. By tapping into stored renewable energy, PGE can quickly supply electricity when it's needed most.
PGE’s Nico Varela explains how batteries store extra renewable energy when demand is low and release it instantly when demand is high, helping keep power steady and reliable for customers.
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) help PGE provide reliable power by storing excess energy from sources like wind and solar, making it available during times of high demand. Instead of purchasing power from energy markets, PGE can quickly deliver electricity to customers whenever it’s needed.
PGE’s Brady Lang shares how PGE’s smart investment in battery storage helps capture and store renewable energy—like solar and wind—for use when it’s needed most. These systems support a reliable grid, help keep costs low for customers and advance Oregon’s clean energy goals.