Existing and new/proposed power plants

Charts below are based on the Council’s generating resources project database (see Excel, June 2023) of projects under construction, permitted sites, proposals, recently-completed projects and recent retirements. Email corrections/updates to Annika Roberts.

Capacity is essentially the 'horsepower' rating of power plants, or how much they are designed to produce at full load operation. Download chart as PNG * Other includes geothermal, petroleum, and solar

Capability is the maximum amount of energy the plants are capable of producing over the course of an average year. Download chart as PNG
* Other (yellow segment) includes geothermal, petroleum, and solar

Total energy produced each year. Download chart as PNG

Data from EIA. Region includes WA, OR, ID, and MT, plus Jim Bridger (WY) and half of North Valmy (NV). Download chart as PNG

Energy brought online or retired each year (new plant construction, etc.). Download chart as PNG

Maps

Power Generation: Northwest power facilities by resource with detail for each facility

Coal Retirements: US coal plant retirements by year

Dam Guide: History and map of Northwest and BC dams

Power supply outlook

The outlook provides a daily snapshot of reservoir levels, water flows, and power flows in the Northwest.

Reports

External resources

California ISO outlook: California leads the nation in utilizing renewable energy resources. Its increasing reliance on solar energy is expected to affect Northwest energy markets. See their real-time charting of renewable electricity usage.

EIA electricity dashboard: Lots of real-time electric grid info