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PacifiCorp is a leading electric utility company operating in the western United States. It serves over 2 million customers across six states: Oregon, Washington, California, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.

As the largest grid operator in the region, PacifiCorp is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable low-cost power to its diverse customer base.

Business Units

The company is structured into two primary business units:

  • Pacific Power: Serving customers in Oregon, Washington, and California. It is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
  • Rocky Mountain Power: Serving customers in Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Together, these units cover a service area of approximately 143,000 square miles. They provide electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, and irrigation customers.

Generation Portfolio

PacifiCorp's generation portfolio is diverse, encompassing various energy sources:

  • Thermal Generation: Predominantly from coal and natural gas, accounting for 70.6% of the company's generation capacity.
  • Hydroelectric Power: Contributes 6.7% to the generation mix.
  • Renewable Energy: Including wind and geothermal sources, making up 0.2% of the generation capacity.

The company is actively transitioning towards a cleaner energy future. It plans to reduce reliance on coal-fired plants and increase renewable energy share.

Transmission and Distribution

PacifiCorp operates an extensive transmission and distribution network, including:

  • 16,500 miles of long-distance transmission lines
  • 64,000 miles of distribution lines
  • 900 substations

This infrastructure supports the delivery of electricity across its vast service area.

Locations

The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. It has additional offices in Salt Lake City, Utah; Vancouver, Washington; Gresham, OR; and Arlington, VA.

Ownership and Financials

PacifiCorp is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, itself a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. This affiliation provides a strong financial foundation and commitment to sustainability and growth.

As of June 2025, PacifiCorp's annual revenue reached $5.9 billion with approximately 5,000 employees.

The company remains dedicated to innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement, driving its mission of providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

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