69th largest plant in Washington · 3393rd nationally
Chelan is a hydroelectric power plant in Washington with a nameplate capacity of 59.2 MW. It generates roughly 305.8k MWh per year — enough to power about 29,120 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 59% puts it in the middle range — running steadily but not full-time.
| Plant Name | Chelan |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pud No 1 Of Chelan County |
| City | Wenatchee |
| County | Chelan County |
| State | Washington |
| ZIP | 98801 |
| Coordinates | 47.83470, -120.01330 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 29.6 MW | Operating | 1927 |
| A-2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 29.6 MW | Operating | 1928 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Public Utility District No. 1 Of Chelan County |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.