Foster

P.O. BOX 807, 2000 53rd Ave, Foster, OR 97345

Plant Summary Information

Foster is ranked #26 out of 60 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Foster is comprised of 2 generators and generated 12.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Foster
Utility Name	USACE Northwestern Division
Location	Linn County, OR
Initial Operation Date	September 1968
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	62.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	227.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,650 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #453 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #73 out of 255 Oregon Power Plants
Ranked #26 out of 60 Oregon Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Foster (6552)
Plant Address	P.O. BOX 807, 2000 53rd Ave, Foster, OR 97345
Utility	USACE Northwestern Division (19400)
Latitude, Longitude	44.4146, -122.6712
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	September 1968
Annual Generation	62.4 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	Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	South Santiam River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Bonneville Power Administration (1738) OR
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW
Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1968
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW
Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1968
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

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

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Lookout Point	Lowell, OR	116.8 GWh	34.7 mi
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