Bonneville

ATTN: Project Office, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Plant Summary Information

Bonneville is ranked #11 out of 1,354 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Bonneville is comprised of 20 generators and generated 1.6 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.

Plant Name	Bonneville
Utility Name	USACE Northwestern Division
Location	Multnomah County, OR
Initial Operation Date	July 1938
Last Update	Mar 2024
Annual Generation	4.0 TWh
Annual Consumption	13.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #307 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #11 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #5 out of 254 Oregon Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 59 Oregon Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Monthly Net Generation for Bonneville

Bonneville Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Bonneville (3075)
Plant Address	ATTN: Project Office Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Utility	USACE Northwestern Division (19400)
Latitude, Longitude	45.6441, -121.94101
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Mar 2024
Initial Operation Date	July 1938
Annual Generation	4.0 TWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Columbia River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Bonneville Power Administration (1738) OR
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV / 115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating July 1938

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	53.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	53.5 MW
Minimum Load	13.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1938
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 2 Details Operating August 1938

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	53.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	53.5 MW
Minimum Load	13.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1938
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 3 Details Operating January 1941

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	62.1 MW
Winter Capacity	62.1 MW
Minimum Load	13.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1941
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 5 Details Operating October 1941

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	62.1 MW
Winter Capacity	62.1 MW
Minimum Load	13.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1941
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 4 Details Operating February 1941

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	62.1 MW
Winter Capacity	62.1 MW
Minimum Load	13.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1941
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 6 Details Operating June 1942

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	62.1 MW
Winter Capacity	62.1 MW
Minimum Load	13.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1942
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 9 Details Operating October 1943

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	62.1 MW
Winter Capacity	62.1 MW
Minimum Load	13.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1943
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 7 Details Operating April 1943

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	62.1 MW
Winter Capacity	62.1 MW
Minimum Load	13.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1943
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 8 Details Operating July 1943

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	62.1 MW
Winter Capacity	62.1 MW
Minimum Load	13.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1943
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 10 Details Operating January 1944

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	54 MW
Winter Capacity	54 MW
Minimum Load	13.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1944
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator F2 Details Operating November 1981

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	13.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	13.1 MW
Winter Capacity	13.1 MW
Minimum Load	13.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1981
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 16 Details Operating December 1981

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	66.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	66.5 MW
Winter Capacity	66.5 MW
Minimum Load	23.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1981
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 18 Details Operating May 1981

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	66.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	66.5 MW
Winter Capacity	66.5 MW
Minimum Load	23.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1981
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 17 Details Operating September 1981

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	66.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	66.5 MW
Winter Capacity	66.5 MW
Minimum Load	23.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1981
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator F1 Details OA January 1982

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	13.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	13.1 MW
Winter Capacity	13.1 MW
Minimum Load	13.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	OA
First Operation Date	January 1982
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 11 Details OA October 1982

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	66.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	66.5 MW
Winter Capacity	66.5 MW
Minimum Load	23.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	OA
First Operation Date	October 1982
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 12 Details Operating October 1982

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	66.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	66.5 MW
Winter Capacity	66.5 MW
Minimum Load	23.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1982
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 13 Details OA October 1982

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	66.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	66.5 MW
Winter Capacity	66.5 MW
Minimum Load	23.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	OA
First Operation Date	October 1982
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 15 Details Operating March 1982

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	66.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	66.5 MW
Winter Capacity	66.5 MW
Minimum Load	23.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1982
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 14 Details Operating June 1982

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	66.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	66.5 MW
Winter Capacity	66.5 MW
Minimum Load	23.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1982
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Bonneville Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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