Columbia Generating Station
76 N Power Plant Loop, Richland, WA 99352Plant Summary Information
Columbia Generating Station is ranked #46 out of 54 nuclear power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Columbia Generating Station is comprised of 1 generator and generated 938.6 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2025 to July 2025.
| Plant Name | Columbia Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Energy Northwest |
| Location | Benton County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Last Update | Jul 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 89.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #114 out of 12,530 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 133 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Washington Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
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Monthly Net Generation for Columbia Generating Station
Columbia Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Columbia Generating Station (371) |
| Plant Address | 76 N Power Plant Loop, Richland, WA 99352 |
| Utility | Energy Northwest (20160) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.4711, -119.3339 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jul 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 7.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| 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 | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1984
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1200 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.975 |
| Summer Capacity | 1151 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1172 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1984 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Columbia Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Nuclear.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | Wolf Creek Generating Station | Burlington, KS | 10.5 TWh |
| #35 | PSEG Hope Creek Generating Station | Hancocks Bridge, NJ | 10.5 TWh |
| #36 | Fermi | Frenchtown Twp, MI | 10.0 TWh |
| #37 | Sequoyah | Soddy Daisy, TN | 10.0 TWh |
| #38 | Point Beach Nuclear Plant | Two Rivers, WI | 9.8 TWh |
| #39 | Seabrook | Seabrook, NH | 9.7 TWh |
| #40 | Clinton Power Station | Clinton, IL | 9.5 TWh |
| #41 | Perry | Perry, OH | 9.3 TWh |
| #42 | Harris | New Hill, NC | 8.6 TWh |
| #43 | Waterford 3 | Killona, LA | 8.0 TWh |
| #44 | Davis Besse | Oak Harbor, OH | 7.9 TWh |
| #45 | Callaway | Fulton, MO | 7.7 TWh |
| #47 | Prairie Island | Welch, MN | 7.6 TWh |
| #48 | V C Summer | Jenkinsville, SC | 7.4 TWh |
| #49 | River Bend | St. Francisville, LA | 7.0 TWh |
| #50 | James A Fitzpatrick | Lycoming, NY | 6.8 TWh |
| #51 | H B Robinson | Hartsville, SC | 6.1 TWh |
| #52 | Cooper Nuclear Station | Brownville, NE | 6.1 TWh |
| #53 | R E Ginna Nuclear Power Plant | Ontario, NY | 4.8 TWh |
| #54 | Monticello Nuclear Facility | Monticello, MN | 4.8 TWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Columbia Generating Station.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | Benton City, WA | 31.4 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Coyote Springs | Boardman, OR | 2.0 TWh | 46 mi |
| Coyote Springs II | Boardman, OR | 2.2 TWh | 46 mi |
| Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6 | Pasco, WA | 8.0 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| FPL Energy Vansycle LLC (OR) | Touchet, OR | 257.0 GWh | 40.2 mi |
| FPL Energy Vansycle LLC (WA) | Touchet, WA | 370.3 GWh | 34.7 mi |
| Goose Prairie Solar | Moxee, WA | 123.5 GWh | 43.3 mi |
| Hermiston Generating Plant | Hermiston, OR | 3.3 TWh | 46.1 mi |
| Horn Rapids Solar, Storage and Training | Richland, WA | 5.2 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Ice Harbor | Burbank, WA | 1.4 TWh | 26.5 mi |
| Lower Monumental | Kahlotus, WA | 1.4 TWh | 38.3 mi |
| McNary | Umatilla, OR | 3.7 TWh | 36.7 mi |
| McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project | Plymouth, WA | 64.2 GWh | 36.7 mi |
| Nine Canyon | Kennewick, WA | 209.3 GWh | 28.3 mi |
| NorWest Energy 9 LLC | Pendleton, OR | 10.7 GWh | 38.3 mi |
| Potholes East Canal 66.0 | Pasco, WA | 4.8 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| Priest Rapids | Mattawa, WA | 4.0 TWh | 29.8 mi |
| Quincy Chute | Quincy, WA | 30.9 GWh | 35.5 mi |
| Russell D Smith | Othello, WA | 13.4 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Wanapum | Beverly, WA | 4.2 TWh | 41 mi |