Where is Kettle Falls Generating Station?

In Stevens County, Washington (WA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Kettle Falls Generating Station?

58 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Kettle Falls Generating Station?

EIA-860M names Avista Corp as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Kettle Falls Generating Station LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Avista Corp here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Kettle Falls Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Kettle Falls Generating Station still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Kettle Falls Generating Station

Kettle Falls Generating Station is a 58 MW biomass power plant in Stevens County, Washington, operated by Avista Corp. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1983 and 2002.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 57.9 MW; 56.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1983–2002
EIA plant ID: 550

Where it is

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County: Stevens County, Washington
Coordinates: 48.6203, -118.1111
Balancing authority: AVA
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Avista Corp
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Biomass 51 MW, Natural gas 7 MW. It is filed here under Biomass, the source with the most capacity.

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Kettle Falls Generating Station: FAQ

Where is Kettle Falls Generating Station?: In Stevens County, Washington (WA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Kettle Falls Generating Station?: 58 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Kettle Falls Generating Station?: EIA-860M names Avista Corp as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Kettle Falls Generating Station LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Avista Corp here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Kettle Falls Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Kettle Falls Generating Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.