Summary of Electricity Activity in Columbia County, OR
Summary of Columbia County, OR Generation
Columbia County, OR is ranked #231 out of 2,165 U.S. counties nationwide and #5 out of 30 Oregon counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 6.1 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 55.8 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Columbia County, OR
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
6.1 TWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#107 /928 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#2 /9 Oregon Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Columbia County, OR
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Columbia County, OR
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #5 / 30 | #231 / 2165 | 6.12 TWh | 55.77 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #2 / 9 | #107 / 928 | 6.11 TWh | 55.64 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #1 / 2 | #106 / 729 | 12.89 GWh | 136.37 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Columbia County, OR
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Westward | Portland General Electric Co | 3.3 TWh | 24.9 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Beaver | Portland General Electric Co | 1.7 TWh | 20.0 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.8% |
| Port Westward Unit 2 | Portland General Electric Co | 1.1 TWh | 10.8 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #756 | Clackamas County | 866.0 GWh | 37 |
| #629 | Clark County | 1.3 TWh | 2 |
| #1358 | Clatsop County | 168.4 GWh | 2 |
| #341 | Cowlitz County | 3.8 TWh | 6 |
| #185 | Lewis County | 7.2 TWh | 8 |
| #346 | Multnomah County | 3.7 TWh | 7 |
| #952 | Skamania County | 534.7 GWh | 1 |
| #1052 | Thurston County | 428.7 GWh | 4 |
| #1991 | Washington County | 4.6 GWh | 6 |
| #1585 | Yamhill County | 65.6 GWh | 15 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Columbia County, OR
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Clatskanie, OR | 6.3 TWh | 5 |