Ferndale Generating Station
5105 Lake Terrell Road, Ferndale, WA 98248Plant Summary Information
Ferndale Generating Station is ranked #17 out of 131 power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ferndale Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 687.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Ferndale Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Puget Sound Energy Inc |
| Location | Whatcom County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1994 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #559 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #342 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #17 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 21 Washington Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ferndale Generating Station
Ferndale Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ferndale Generating Station (54537) |
| Plant Address | 5105 Lake Terrell Road Ferndale, WA 98248 |
| Utility | Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.829, -122.68511 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1994 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 92-91-001 |
| 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 | Nooksack River |
| 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 CT1A Details Operating April 1994
| 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 | 95.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 | 86 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 84.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 92.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator CT1B Details Operating April 1994
| 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 | 95.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 | 86 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 84.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 92.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating April 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 93.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 98 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 98 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Ferndale Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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