Box Canyon
7492 Hwy 31, Ione, WA 99139Plant Summary Information
Box Canyon is ranked #46 out of 134 power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Box Canyon is comprised of 4 generators and generated 109.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Box Canyon |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PUD No 1 of Pend Oreille County |
| Location | Pend Oreille County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1955 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 383.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,557 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #121 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 134 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Box Canyon
Box Canyon Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Box Canyon (3891) |
| Plant Address | 7492 Hwy 31, Ione, WA 99139 |
| Utility | PUD No 1 of Pend Oreille County (14653) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.78086, -117.41834 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 383.5 GWh |
| 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 | Avista Corporation (AVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Pend Oreille River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PUD No 1 of Pend Oreille County (14653) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1955 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1955 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1955 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1955 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Box Canyon Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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