Washington has few fossil fuel resources but has tremendous renewable power potential. Washington's population and total energy consumption are relatively high.
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- Washington is the leading hydroelectric power producer in the Nation. Hydroelectric power accounts for nearly three-fourths of State electricity generation.
- The Grand Coulee hydroelectric power plant on the Columbia River is the highest capacity electric plant in the United States.
- With five refineries, Washington is a principal refining center for the Pacific Northwest.
- State jet fuel consumption is among the highest in the Nation, due in part to several large Air Force and Navy installations.