Encogen
915 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225Plant Summary Information
Encogen is ranked #28 out of 135 power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Encogen is comprised of 4 generators and generated 217.3 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Encogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Puget Sound Energy Inc |
| Location | Whatcom County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1993 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 667.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,025 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #506 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #28 out of 135 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 22 Washington Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Encogen
Encogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Encogen (7870) |
| Plant Address | 915 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Utility | Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.746, -122.486 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1993 |
| Annual Generation | 667.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Puget Sound Energy (PSEI) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Whatcom |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CASCADE NAT GAS CORP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating March 1993
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 34.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 42 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 34 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 36 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating March 1993
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 34.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 42 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 34 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 36 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG3 Details Operating March 1993
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 34.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 42 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 34 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 36 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator STG Details Operating April 1993
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 55.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Encogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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