Facts on WA hydropower
What state is the nation's largest producer of hydroelectric power?
Washington State
What is the definition of Hydropower?
Power derived from the energy of falling water or fast running water, which may be harnessed for useful purposes.
True or False?
Washington has the most hydroelectric generating capacity of any state
True
True or False
Washington has some of the most affordable electricity in the country.
True
What is the definition of hydroelectricity?
electricity made by generators that are pushed by movement of water.
What years was when the Grand Coulee Dam was being built
Between 1933 and 1942
Which nuclear power plant is the third largest source of electricity in Washington
The Columbia nuclear power plant
How many houses per year can the Grand Coulee Dam provide electricity for?
2.3 Million houses
True or False
The Grand Coulee Dam is the largest concrete structure ever built.
False
Which Dam on Washington's Columbia River is the largest hydroelectric power plant in the United States?
The Grand Coulee Dam