Priest Rapids
Priest Rapids is a 950 MW hydroelectric power plant in Grant County, Washington, operated by PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA). EIA-860M lists 10 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1959 and 1961.
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
- 950 MW
- 1,016.5 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 10
- In service
- 1959–1961
- EIA plant ID
- 3887
Where it is
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- County
- Grant County, Washington
- Coordinates
- 46.6451, -119.908
- Balancing authority
- BPAT
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA)
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
Every plant PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA) reports to EIA →
Priest Rapids: FAQ
- Where is Priest Rapids?
- In Grant 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 Priest Rapids?
- 950 MW of nameplate capacity across 10 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Priest Rapids?
- EIA-860M names PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA) 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 Priest Rapids LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA) 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 "Priest Rapids LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Priest Rapids still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.