Jointly-owned Plant

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Jointly-owned Plant [Abstract]

Jointly-owned Plant [Text Block]

JOINTLY-OWNED PLANT

As of December 31, 2019, PGE had the following investments in jointly-owned plant (dollars in millions):

	PGE Share		In-service Date			Plant In-service		Accumulated Depreciation*		Construction Work In Progress
Boardman	90.00	%	1980			$	517	$	478	$	—
Colstrip	20.00		1986			550		375		14
Pelton/Round Butte	66.67		1958	/	1964	265		78		6
Total						$	1,332	$	931	$	20

* Excludes AROs and accumulated asset retirement removal costs.

Under the respective joint operating agreements for the generating facilities, each participating owner is responsible for financing its share of capital and operating expenses. PGE’s proportionate share of direct operating and maintenance expenses of the facilities is included in the corresponding operating and maintenance expense categories in the consolidated statements of income.