Troutdale Energy Center

Troutdale Energy Center

 

 

In the year 2020 the Boardman power plant will have to convert to using another fuel source in order to replace the coal burning plant that is currently in operation.  As a result there are several proposals by private companies competing to replace that energy source.  One of the companies is Development Partners from White Plains, New York.  This company has 18 electrical generation plants throughout the U.S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troutdale is currently being considered by Development Partners for a co-generation plant on lot 3 at the Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park. The location would be to the east and slightly south of FedEx Regional Hub.  The property has some constraints with wetlands but it appears to be a perfect fit for this particular parcel.

 

At this point the company has paid $34,000 for two applications to the city of Troutdale. Should this project move forward and be completed it would be the largest industrial project in the region at $680 million. The projected jobs are 2,315 and 2,350 indirect jobs as a result of the four year project. The property taxes paid out look like this.

1. City of Troutdale first year $908,000
2. Local schools $1.2 million
3. Multnomah County $3.4 million

 

The electrical plant will generate 653 megawatts of power which will provide service to 350,000 homes. The additional advantage of the location for this plant are that there are grids very close for Pacific Power and Light, Bonneville Power Administration and Portland General Electric. Additionally there is a main gas line that is on the property from Northwest Gas line.

Site Plan for Troutdale Energy Center

 

 

There are many steps to see this project come to fruition but the area certainly would benefit but having the power closer to the users and providing family wage jobs.