Wells
28905 Highway 97, Chelan, WA 98816Plant Summary Information
Wells is ranked #10 out of 1,311 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wells is comprised of 10 generators and generated 1.2 TWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Wells |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PUD No 1 of Douglas County - (WA) |
| Location | Chelan County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1967 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #263 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
PUD No 1 of Douglas County (2013 to 2024) PUD No 1 of Douglas County - (WA) (2025 to 2025) |
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Wells Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wells (3886) |
| Plant Address | 28905 Highway 97, Chelan, WA 98816 |
| Utility | PUD No 1 of Douglas County - (WA) (5326) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.9469, -119.8653 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 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 | PUD No. 1 of Douglas County (DOPD) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Columbia River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PUD No 1 of Douglas County (5326) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator U-2 Details Operating October 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 89 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 89 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1967 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator U-1 Details Operating September 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 77.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 84 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 84 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1967 |
| 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 | 5 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 5 MW |
| Planned Uprate | August 2028 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator U-3 Details Operating September 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 89 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 89 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1967 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator U-4 Details Operating September 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 89 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 89 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1967 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator U-5 Details Operating September 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 89 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 89 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1967 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator U-6 Details Operating September 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 89 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 89 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1967 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator U-7 Details Operating September 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 89 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 89 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1967 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator U-8 Details Operating October 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 89 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 89 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | December 2025 |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1968 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator U-10 Details Operating January 1969
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 89 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 89 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1969 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator U-9 Details Out of Service January 1969
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 77.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 84 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 84 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1969 |
| 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 | 5 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 5 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Wells Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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