Wanapum
14353 Highway 243, Beverly, WA 99321Plant Summary Information
Wanapum is ranked #8 out of 1,323 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wanapum is comprised of 10 generators and generated 1.1 TWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Wanapum |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PUD No 2 of Grant County |
| Location | Grant County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1963 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 16.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #261 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 68 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wanapum
Wanapum Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wanapum (3888) |
| Plant Address | 14353 Highway 243, Beverly, WA 99321 |
| Utility | PUD No 2 of Grant County (14624) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.8731, -119.9703 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 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 | Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington (GCPD) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Columbia River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PUD No 2 of Grant County (14624) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 7A Details Operating April 2011
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 122 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2A Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 122 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 5A Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 122 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1A Details Operating October 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 122 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 10A Details Operating June 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 122 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 9A Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 122 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 6A Details Operating July 2016
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 122 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3A Details Operating August 2017
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 122 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 8A Details Operating November 2018
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 122 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4A Details Operating September 2020
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 122 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Wanapum Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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