PacifiCorp is one of the largest electric utilities in the western United States, serving approximately 2.1 million customers across six states through two primary business units: Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington, California) and Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Idaho, Wyoming). The company operates the largest privately held transmission system in the Western U.S., comprising 17,500 miles of high-voltage lines spanning ten states, and maintains the largest owned wind fleet of any regulated utility in the region.
The company generates power from a diverse portfolio including coal, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, geothermal, and wind facilities. PacifiCorp has committed to substantially increasing renewable energy capacity while modernising and expanding its transmission infrastructure. This includes significant investment in grid modernisation and integration of renewable generation.
Wildfire prevention and mitigation represent core operational priorities, with infrastructure upgrades, real-time monitoring systems, and operational safeguards embedded throughout PacifiCorp's service territory. These efforts reflect the company's commitment to safe and reliable power delivery across the western grid.
Since 2006, PacifiCorp has operated as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, providing its utilities with access to substantial capital and resources for long-term infrastructure investment and strategic development.