Goldendale Generating Station

600 Industrial Way, Goldendale, WA 98620

Plant Summary Information

Goldendale Generating Station is ranked #12 out of 134 power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Goldendale Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 570.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Goldendale Generating Station
Utility Name	Puget Sound Energy Inc
Location	Klickitat County, WA
Initial Operation Date	August 2004
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	2.2 TWh
Annual Consumption	14.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #491 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #305 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #12 out of 134 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 22 Washington Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Goldendale Generating Station

Goldendale Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Goldendale Generating Station (55482)
Plant Address	600 Industrial Way, Goldendale, WA 98620
Utility	Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500)
Latitude, Longitude	45.8114, -120.833
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2004 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	August 2004
Annual Generation	2.2 TWh
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	Municipal (City of Goldendale)
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	PUD No 1 of Klickitat County (10393) WA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name	NORTHWEST PIPELINE GP
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator G1 Details Operating August 2004

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	188.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	153.1 MW
Winter Capacity	194 MW
Minimum Load	70 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator G2 Details Operating August 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	114.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	110.6 MW
Winter Capacity	110.6 MW
Minimum Load	55 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Goldendale Generating Station Plant Owners

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

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