Summary of Electricity Activity in Benton County, WA
Summary of Benton County, WA Generation
Benton County, WA is ranked #127 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #4 out of 30 Washington counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 9.4 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 95.9 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Power Plants | 7 |
| Companies on File | 6 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Benton County, WA
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Annual Net Generation From nuclear power
9.1 TWh
National Rank in Terms of nuclear Net Electricity Generation
#40 /52 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of nuclear Net Electricity Generation
#1 /1 Washington Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Benton County, WA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Benton County, WA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #4 / 30 | #127 / 2193 | 9.37 TWh | 95.88 M MMBtu |
| Nuclear | #1 / 1 | #40 / 52 | 9.08 TWh | 94.79 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #9 / 9 | #387 / 518 | 185.77 GWh | 688.40 k MMBtu |
| Water | #19 / 26 | #239 / 536 | 103.13 GWh | 381.45 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #5 / 6 | #1068 / 1317 | 4.90 GWh | 17.03 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Benton County, WA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Generating Station | Energy Northwest- Columbia | 9.1 TWh | 94.8 M MMBtu | Nuclear |
| Nine Canyon | Energy Northwest | 185.8 GWh | 688.4 k MMBtu | Wind |
| McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project | Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR) | 72.5 GWh | 270.8 k MMBtu | Water |
| Chandler | U S Bureau of Reclamation | 30.6 GWh | 110.6 k MMBtu | Water |
| Horn Rapids Solar, Storage and Training | Energy Northwest | 4.6 GWh | 17.0 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Finley Combustion Turbine Plant | PUD No 1 of Benton County | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Hop Hill Solar Generation and BESS | HOHI bn, LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1004 | Adams County | 475.8 GWh | 4 |
| #385 | Columbia County | 3.3 TWh | 4 |
| #1909 | Franklin County | 10.9 GWh | 3 |
| #336 | Gilliam County | 3.9 TWh | 13 |
| #9 | Grant County | 29.0 TWh | 9 |
| #257 | Klickitat County | 5.4 TWh | 17 |
| #131 | Morrow County | 9.1 TWh | 22 |
| #86 | Umatilla County | 11.4 TWh | 19 |
| #388 | Walla Walla County | 3.3 TWh | 4 |
| #1266 | Yakima County | 247.1 GWh | 12 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Benton County, WA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Benton City, WA | 30.6 GWh | 1 |
| #50 | Kennewick, WA | 185.8 GWh | 1 |
| #4 | Richland, WA | 9.1 TWh | 2 |