Priest Rapids
29086 Highway 243 South, Mattawa, WA 99349Plant Summary Information
Priest Rapids is ranked #9 out of 1,311 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Priest Rapids is comprised of 10 generators and generated 1.4 TWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Priest Rapids |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA) |
| Location | Grant County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1959 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 4.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #228 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
PUD No 2 of Grant County (2013 to 2024) PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA) (2025 to 2025) |
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Priest Rapids Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Priest Rapids (3887) |
| Plant Address | 29086 Highway 243 South, Mattawa, WA 99349 |
| Utility | PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA) (14624) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.6451, -119.908 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1959 |
| Annual Generation | 4.9 TWh |
| 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 | Columbia River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating October 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1959 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 10 Details Operating November 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1959 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | September 2030 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating December 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1959 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating January 1960
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1960 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating February 1960
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1960 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating April 1960
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1960 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1960
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1960 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | March 2029 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating September 1960
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1960 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1961 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1961 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2026 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Priest Rapids Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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