Chandler
n/a, Benton City, WA 99320Plant Summary Information
Chandler is ranked #50 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chandler is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.7 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Chandler |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Benton County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1956 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 30.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 110.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,837 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #594 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #96 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #50 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chandler
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Chandler Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chandler (6406) |
| Plant Address | , Benton City, WA 99320 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.26678, -119.58982 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1956 |
| Annual Generation | 30.6 GWh |
| 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 | Yakima River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1956
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1956 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating February 1956
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1956 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Chandler Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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