4. Oregon
Net electricity generation 2015 (thousand MWh): 31,254
Net electricity generation, September 2016 (thousand MWh): 1,916
In terms of hydroelectricity generation in 2015, Oregon is second largest hydropower producer in America. The state occupies fourth place on this list because of lower hydroelectricity generation during September last year. More than half of all electricity is produced in hydropower facilities and four largest among them are located on the Columbia River. Besides hydropower the state is rich in wind and geothermal potential.
