Summary of Electricity Activity in Benton County, WA
Summary of Benton County, WA Generation
Benton County, WA is ranked #105 out of 2,111 U.S. counties nationwide and #3 out of 30 Washington counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 10.2 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 112.9 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Power Plants | 6 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Benton County, WA
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Annual Net Generation From nuclear power
9.8 TWh
National Rank in Terms of nuclear Net Electricity Generation
#37 /52 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of nuclear Net Electricity Generation
#1 /1 Washington Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Benton County, WA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #3 / 30 | #105 / 2111 | 10.17 TWh | 112.89 M MMBtu |
| Nuclear | #1 / 1 | #37 / 52 | 9.85 TWh | 111.71 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #9 / 10 | #377 / 515 | 194.73 GWh | 708.98 k MMBtu |
| Water | #19 / 24 | #225 / 530 | 124.48 GWh | 454.13 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #5 / 6 | #883 / 1133 | 5.72 GWh | 20.33 k MMBtu |
| Electricity Used For Energy Storage | #1 / 1 | #13 / 15 | 870.00 MWh | 0 MMBtu |
Power Plants in Benton County, WA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Generating Station | Energy Northwest | 9.8 TWh | 111.7 M MMBtu | Nuclear |
| Nine Canyon | Energy Northwest | 194.7 GWh | 709.0 k MMBtu | Wind |
| McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project | Northern Wasco County PUD | 73.8 GWh | 267.2 k MMBtu | Water |
| Chandler | U S Bureau of Reclamation | 50.7 GWh | 186.9 k MMBtu | Water |
| Horn Rapids Solar, Storage and Training | Energy Northwest | 6.6 GWh | 20.3 k MMBtu | Solar : 86.8% Electricity used for energy storage : 13.2% |
| Finley Combustion Turbine Plant | PUD No 1 of Benton County | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #991 | Adams County | 451.4 GWh | 4 |
| #389 | Columbia County | 3.2 TWh | 4 |
| #328 | Gilliam County | 3.9 TWh | 12 |
| #15 | Grant County | 23.7 TWh | 8 |
| #259 | Klickitat County | 5.3 TWh | 16 |
| #134 | Morrow County | 8.8 TWh | 20 |
| #102 | Sherman County | 10.2 TWh | 11 |
| #68 | Umatilla County | 12.3 TWh | 17 |
| #390 | Walla Walla County | 3.1 TWh | 4 |
| #1484 | Yakima County | 81.9 GWh | 12 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Benton County, WA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #55 | Benton City, WA | 50.7 GWh | 1 |
| #48 | Kennewick, WA | 194.7 GWh | 1 |
| #2 | Richland, WA | 9.9 TWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2025