In most years, the Pacific Northwest sells surplus power into California and the Southwest.
About two-thirds of all the electricity in this region comes from hydroelectric production ==> the quantity of surplus power depends heavily on precipitation ==> Water flow in this region directly affects the price of power in California.
Melting snow from the Cascade Mountain range, which runs through central Washington and Oregon, is a major source of river water.
To the west of the mountains are several major population centers: Seatle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. The climate in these regions is fairly temperate all year.
To the east of the mountains is the start of the northern plains state. This area is characterized by cold winters and hot summers.
Mid Columbia (MIDC): is a delivery hub for a number of hydroelectric plants on the Columbia River.
California-Oregon Border (COB): is a major switching station in southern Oregon, adjacent to the California border, that interconnects several major transmission lines.
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