164th largest plant in Oregon · 6987th nationally
Juniper Ridge Hydroelectric Project is a hydroelectric power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 5.0 MW. It generates roughly 10.9k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,040 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 25% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Juniper Ridge Hydroelectric Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Central Oregon Irrigation Dist |
| City | Bend |
| County | Deschutes County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97701 |
| Coordinates | 44.14270, -121.26975 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-01 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 5.0 MW | Operating | 2010 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pacificorp - West |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.