PacifiCorp (Revised 9/26/97)
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A diversified energy & telecommunication utility, on a path to be a leading national
and global provider of utility services. With its core electric and telephone utility
businesses bolstered by a growing list of successful subsidiaries that target strategic
market niches PacifiCorp already holds a position of strength. They are now the third
largest electric utility west of the Mississippi River.
PacifiCorp is a diversified energy company with 1.4 million retail electric customers in
the western United States and 550,000 customers in the state of Victoria in Australia.
PacifiCorp, which has more than 10,000 megawatts of generation capacity, also is a
major wholesale provider of power in the western U.S. and recently expanded its power
marketing operations nationwide in the U.S.
PacifiCorp operates one of the largest open access, high-voltage transmission systems in
the United States, connecting to more than 50 other utilities.
PacifiCorp Energy, Inc. (PEI) This subsidiary was formed in May 1995 to pursue
opportunities related to the management of fuels. PEI will take advantage of PacifiCorp's
recognized expertise in fuel resource acquisition and management. Potential agreements
could include owning and/or operating coal mines, transporting fuel, managing fuel
contracts and developing fuel strategies to help clients lower fuel costs and become more competitive.
On July 24 TPRO announced the signing of a letter of intent to form a cooperative
marketing alliance with PacifiCorp Energy Services, Inc. (PES), a subsidiary
of PacifiCorp Holdings, Inc. The alliance will offer products and services to electric
utilities to optimize automation and information systems in substations and distribution facilities.
Web Site: pacificorp.com
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