Sustainability Metrics

Fleet

Charging stations

Plugs

4

4

0%

Installed 14 dual port charging stations at Ross Complex but stations have not gone online.

Electric vehicles (battery electric vehicles [BEVs])

Vehicles

5

7

40%

More BEVs were assigned to BPA’s vehicle fleet at its Portland headquarters.

Electric vehicles (plug-in electric hybrid [PHEVs])

Vehicles

2

2

0%

Due to a shortage of PHEVs, BPA did not receive new vehicles of this type in FY 23.

Hybrid vehicles (no plug)

Vehicles

11

10

-9%

Saw a decrease in hybrid vehicles in BPA’s Portland headquarters fleet due to rightsizing.

Fuel (Alternative)

Biodiesel

Gallons

16,314

13,794

-15%

Decrease due to non-compatibility issues vehicles experienced in FY 22 with B20 fuel blend. BPA is now focused on using more renewable diesel as there are less issues with this fuel.

Ethanol

Gallons

5,874

4,766

-19%

Decrease due to less ethanol-fueled vehicles in BPA’s fleet and general E85/flex-fuel market availability.

Renewable diesel

Gallons

11,834

11,441

-3%

Decrease due to R99 renewable diesel supply and reduced quality issues.

Fuel (Petroleum)

Aviation fuel

Gallons

65,218

57,930

-11%

Decrease due to billing not being completely reconciled for FY 23.

Diesel

Gallons

375,880

488,208

30%

Increase due to size/quantity increase of larger vehicles, which are typically diesel, to reflect growing mission requirements.

Gasoline

Gallons

318,222

385,297

21%

Increase due to end of pandemic-related shutdowns.

Utilities (Facility Use Only)

Natural gas

Therms

116,476

153,595

32%

Increase due to colder-than-average winter across BPA’s service territory.

Purchased electricity

kilowatt-hours

18,358,760

19,798,360

8%

Increase due to colder-than-average winter across BPA’s service territory, the construction of new buildings and increased in-person work.

Water

Gallons

24,300,504

22,046,806

-9%

Decrease due to irrigation reductions and sites being offline for construction or repairs.

Waste

Waste to landfill

Short tons

116

135

16%

Increase due to increase of in-person work.

Waste diverted

Short tons

2,253

1,829

-19%

Decrease due to less metal waste in FY 23; therefore, less metal was recycled.

Miscellaneous

Business air travel

Miles

1,026,824

2,483,652

142%

Increase due to additional in-person meetings and conferences.

EPEAT/ENERGY STAR purchased electronics

Units

1,825

2,764

51%

Increase due to renewed leases on many electronics, including laptops, mobile phones, monitors, and TVs.

Pollinator habitat (Planted or Enhanced)

Acres

38,797

44,543

15%

Increase due to more land acres protected by purchase, fencing or leasing.