Kettle Falls Generating Station

1151 Hyw. 395 N., Kettle Falls, WA 99141

Plant Summary Information

Kettle Falls Generating Station is ranked #12 out of 146 wood/wood waste solids power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Kettle Falls Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 94.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Kettle Falls Generating Station
Utility Name	Avista Corp
Location	Stevens County, WA
Initial Operation Date	December 1983
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	287.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	4.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,092 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #12 out of 146 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #53 out of 131 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 7 Washington Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8%

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Kettle Falls Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Kettle Falls Generating Station (550)
Plant Address	1151 Hyw. 395 N., Kettle Falls, WA 99141
Utility	Avista Corp (20169)
Latitude, Longitude	48.62034, -118.11106
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	December 1983
Annual Generation	287.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8%

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	Avista Corporation (AVA)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Avista Corp (20169) WA
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	AVISTA UTILITIES
Pipeline Name	Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below.
Pipeline Notes	The facility is connected to and served by Avista, the local distribution company.
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating December 1983

Technology	Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	50.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	50 MW
Winter Capacity	50.7 MW
Minimum Load	12 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1983

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	WDS / NG

Generator 2 Details Operating May 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	7.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	6.2 MW
Winter Capacity	8 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Kettle Falls Generating Station Plant Owners

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

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