Facts About Sierra Nevada Region

Western’s Sierra Nevada Regional Office

SNR power sources:

  • Powerplants in California’s
    Central Valley Project—
    operated by the U.S. Bureau
    of Reclamation (2,031 MW)*
  • Imports over the Federal
    entitlement on the Pacific AC
    Intertie and the California–
    Oregon Transmission Project
    linking northern and
    central California to
    Pacific Northwest (578 MW)*
  • Washoe Project powerplant
    at Stampede Reservoir—
    located near Truckee (3.3 MW)*


* Existing maximum capability

 Western Area Power Administration Sierra Nevada Region Map Graphic Legend

Western Area Power Administration Sierra Nevada Region Map Graphic

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To learn more detailed information about Western's Sierra Nevada Region, please visit Western's Sierra Nevada Region Information page at http://www.wapa.gov/SN/.