74th largest plant in Oregon · 4442nd nationally
Php 1 is a hydroelectric power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 23.7 MW. It generates roughly 40.2k MWh per year — enough to power about 3,826 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 19% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Php 1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Portland City Of |
| City | Sandy |
| County | Multnomah County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97055 |
| Coordinates | 45.48171, -122.08319 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 23.7 MW | Operating | 1982 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Portland General Electric Company |
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.