Grand Coulee

n/a, Grand Coulee, WA 99133

Plant Summary Information

Grand Coulee is ranked #35 out of 11,835 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Grand Coulee is comprised of 33 generators and generated 4.9 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant Name	Grand Coulee
Utility Name	U S Bureau of Reclamation
Location	Grant County, WA
Initial Operation Date	March 1941
Last Update	Aug 2024
Annual Generation	15.0 TWh
Annual Consumption	56.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #35 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #2 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1 out of 134 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Grand Coulee Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Grand Coulee (6163)
Plant Address	, Grand Coulee, WA 99133
Utility	U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518)
Latitude, Longitude	47.95751, -118.97732
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Aug 2024
Initial Operation Date	March 1941
Annual Generation	15.0 TWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Columbia River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Bonneville Power Administration (1738) WA
Grid Voltage	525.00 kV
Energy Storage	Yes

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator LS1 Details Operating March 1941

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1941
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator LS2 Details Operating March 1941

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1941
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 3 Details Operating September 1941

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1941
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 2 Details Operating January 1942

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1942
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 1 Details Operating April 1942

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1942
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 5 Details Operating November 1943

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1943
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 8 Details Operating February 1943

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1943
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 6 Details Operating August 1943

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1943
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 4 Details Operating February 1944

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1944
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 7 Details Operating October 1947

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1947
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 9 Details Operating April 1948

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1948
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 18 Details Operating May 1949

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1949
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 17 Details Operating July 1949

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1949
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 16 Details Operating September 1949

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1949
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 13 Details Operating October 1950

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1950
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 15 Details Operating April 1950

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1950
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 14 Details Operating July 1950

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1950
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator LS3 Details Operating January 1951

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1951
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 12 Details Operating April 1951

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1951
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 11 Details Operating June 1951

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1951
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 10 Details Operating September 1951

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	125 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	125 MW
Winter Capacity	125 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1951
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator PG7 Details Operating October 1973

Technology	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	50 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	50 MW
Winter Capacity	50 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1973
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator PG8 Details Operating November 1973

Technology	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	50 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	50 MW
Winter Capacity	50 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1973
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 19 Details Operating September 1975

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	600 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	690 MW
Winter Capacity	690 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 21 Details Operating December 1976

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	600 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	690 MW
Winter Capacity	690 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1976
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 20 Details Operating April 1976

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	600 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	690 MW
Winter Capacity	690 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1976
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 22 Details Operating May 1978

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	805 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	805 MW
Winter Capacity	805 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1978
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 23 Details Operating November 1979

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	805 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	805 MW
Winter Capacity	805 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1979
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 24 Details Operating May 1980

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	805 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	805 MW
Winter Capacity	805 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1980
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator PG11 Details Operating November 1983

Technology	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	53.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	53.5 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1983
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator PG9 Details Operating April 1983

Technology	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	53.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	53.5 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1983
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator PG10 Details Operating June 1983

Technology	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	53.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	53.5 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1983
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator PG12 Details Operating April 1984

Technology	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	53.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	53.5 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1984
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Grand Coulee Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#5	John Day	Rufus, OR	6.9 TWh
#6	The Dalles	The Dalles, OR	5.4 TWh
#7	Rocky Reach	Wenatchee, WA	4.8 TWh
#8	Wanapum	Beverly, WA	3.9 TWh
#9	Priest Rapids	Mattawa, WA	3.7 TWh
#10	McNary	Umatilla, OR	3.6 TWh
#11	Bonneville	Cascade Locks, OR	3.5 TWh
#12	Wells	Pateros, WA	3.4 TWh
#13	Boundary	Metaline, WA	3.1 TWh
#14	Glen Canyon Dam	Page, AZ	2.8 TWh
#15	Shasta	Redding, CA	2.4 TWh
#16	Edward C Hyatt	Oroville, CA	2.4 TWh
#17	Wilson Dam	Muscle Shoals, AL	2.2 TWh
#18	Garrison	Riverside, ND	2.1 TWh
#19	Conowingo	Darlington, MD	2.1 TWh
#20	Brownlee	Cambridge, ID	2.1 TWh
#21	Oahe	Pierre, SD	2.1 TWh

Nearby Power Plants

Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Grand Coulee.

Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Adams Nielson Solar	Lind, WA	39.5 GWh	71.2 mi
Chelan	Wenatchee, WA	305.8 GWh	48.7 mi
Chief Joseph	Bridgeport, WA	8.9 TWh	30.8 mi
Kettle Falls Generating Station	Kettle Falls, WA	335.1 GWh	60.7 mi
Little Falls (WA)	Ford, WA	175.8 GWh	50 mi
Long Lake	Ford, WA	413.0 GWh	53.5 mi
Main Canal Headworks	Coulee City, WA	118.7 GWh	27.9 mi
Meyers Falls	Kettle Falls, WA	9.8 GWh	61 mi
Monroe Street	Spokane, WA	89.1 GWh	75.2 mi
Nine Mile	Nine Mile, WA	118.3 GWh	68 mi
Northeast (WA)	Spokane, WA	112.0 MWh	76.1 mi
PEC Headworks	Moses Lake, WA	18.7 GWh	69.8 mi
Quincy Chute	Quincy, WA	33.8 GWh	68.6 mi
Rattlesnake Flat	Ritzville, WA	383.2 GWh	72.8 mi
Rock Island	Wenatchee, WA	2.0 TWh	66.9 mi
Rocky Reach	Wenatchee, WA	4.8 TWh	67.9 mi
Spokane Waste to Energy	Spokane, WA	130.9 GWh	72.1 mi
Summer Falls Power Plant	Coulee City, WA	447.2 GWh	34.7 mi
Upper Falls	Spokane, WA	59.9 GWh	75.3 mi
Wells	Pateros, WA	3.4 TWh	41.1 mi