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- The Grand Coulee Dam on Washington's Columbia River is the largest hydroelectric power producer in the United States, with a total generating capacity of 6,809 megawatts.
- In 2015, Washington was the leading producer of electricity from hydroelectric sources and accounted for 30% of the nation's utility-scale net hydroelectricity generation.
- Although not a crude oil producing state, Washington ranked fifth in the nation in crude oil refining capacity as of January 2016.
- Washington ranked ninth in the nation in net generation of electricity from wind energy in 2015.
- In 2015, Washington had the lowest average residential retail electricity prices in the nation and the lowest average combined retail electricity price across all sectors.
Last Updated: November 17, 2016
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Washington, U.S. Rankings
| Consumption | |
| Total Energy per Capita | 33 |
| Expenditures | |
| Total Energy per Capita | 46 |
| Production | |
| Total Energy | 20 |
| Crude Oil | -- |
| Natural Gas | -- |
| Coal | 26 |
| Electricity | 7 |
| Prices | |
| Natural Gas | 29 |
| Electricity | 50 |
| Environment | |
| Carbon Dioxide Emissions | 27 |
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Other Resources
Washington State Energy Office
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
State of Washington Department of Commerce - Washington Weatherization Programs
State of Washington Department of Commerce - Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Washington State Department of Enterprise Services - Energy Program
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