85th largest plant in Oregon · 5010th nationally
Coffee Creek Bess is a battery storage power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 17.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Coffee Creek Bess |
|---|---|
| Operator | Portland General Electric Co |
| City | Sherwood |
| County | Washington County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97140 |
| Coordinates | 45.34168, -122.78146 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCRK1 | Batteries | Battery | 17.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Portland General Electric Company |
Battery storage facilities don't generate electricity — they store it. They charge from the grid (often from solar during the day) and discharge during peak demand or to firm up renewables. EIA classifies them as power plants because they connect to the grid like one.