Chelan

Chelan Hydro, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Plant Summary Information

Chelan is ranked #50 out of 132 power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Chelan is comprised of 2 generators and generated 131.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Chelan
Utility Name	PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA)
Location	Chelan County, WA
Initial Operation Date	September 1927
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	325.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,919 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #138 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #50 out of 132 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #27 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	PUD No 1 of Chelan County (2013 to 2024) PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA) (2025 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Chelan (6424)
Plant Address	Chelan Hydro, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Utility	PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA) (3413)
Latitude, Longitude	47.8347, -120.0133
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	September 1927
Annual Generation	325.2 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	Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County (CHPD)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Chelan River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	PUD No 1 of Chelan County (3413) WA
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	29.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	31.4 MW
Winter Capacity	31.4 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	September 1927
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	29.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	30.7 MW
Winter Capacity	30.7 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 1928
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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Rock Island	Wenatchee, WA	2.6 TWh	34 mi
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