Chief Joseph
Hayden Rd, Bridgeport, WA 98813Plant Summary Information
Chief Joseph is ranked #3 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chief Joseph is comprised of 27 generators and generated 3.0 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
Plant Name | Chief Joseph |
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Utility Name | USACE Northwestern Division |
Location | Douglas County, WA |
Initial Operation Date | September 1955 |
Last Update | Aug 2024 |
Annual Generation | 8.9 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 33.8 M MMBtu |
Ranked #75 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #3 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #3 out of 134 Washington Power Plants | |
Ranked #2 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Water |
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Chief Joseph Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Chief Joseph (3921) |
Plant Address | Hayden Rd, Bridgeport, WA 98813 |
Utility | USACE Northwestern Division (19400) |
Latitude, Longitude | 47.9951, -119.6404 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | September 1955 |
Annual Generation | 8.9 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 | |
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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) WA |
Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating December 1955
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | December 1955 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 10 Details Operating September 1955
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | September 1955 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 11 Details Operating September 1955
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | September 1955 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 12 Details Operating September 1955
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | September 1955 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating November 1956
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | November 1956 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating December 1956
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | December 1956 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating September 1956
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | September 1956 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 16 Details Operating November 1957
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | November 1957 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 13 Details Operating February 1957
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | February 1957 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating February 1957
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | February 1957 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 14 Details Operating July 1957
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | July 1957 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 15 Details Operating September 1957
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | September 1957 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1958
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | October 1958 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating February 1958
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | February 1958 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1958
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | May 1958 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1958
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 88.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 47.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | July 1958 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 19 Details Operating November 1977
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
Minimum Load | 95 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | November 1977 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 17 Details Operating July 1977
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
Minimum Load | 95 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | July 1977 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 18 Details Operating August 1977
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
Minimum Load | 95 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | August 1977 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 20 Details Operating June 1978
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
Minimum Load | 95 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | June 1978 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 21 Details Operating June 1978
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
Minimum Load | 95 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | June 1978 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 22 Details Operating June 1978
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
Minimum Load | 95 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | June 1978 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 23 Details Operating September 1978
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
Minimum Load | 95 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
---|---|
First Operation Date | September 1978 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 24 Details Operating January 1979
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
Minimum Load | 95 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | January 1979 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 25 Details Operating January 1979
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
Minimum Load | 95 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | January 1979 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 26 Details Operating February 1979
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
Minimum Load | 95 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | February 1979 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 27 Details Operating May 1979
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
Minimum Load | 95 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | May 1979 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Chief Joseph Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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