Grimes Way

Grimes Way, Pullman, WA 99164

Plant Summary Information

Grimes Way is ranked #8 out of 10 distillate fuel oil power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Grimes Way is comprised of 3 generators and generated 64.0 MWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant Name	Grimes Way
Utility Name	Washington State University
Location	Whitman County, WA
Initial Operation Date	January 2005
Last Update	Feb 2024
Annual Generation	171.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	2.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #10,803 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #881 out of 1,267 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #129 out of 131 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #8 out of 10 Washington Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil : 56.6% Natural Gas : 43.4%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Grimes Way (56016)
Plant Address	Grimes Way Pullman, WA 99164
Utility	Washington State University (22040)
Latitude, Longitude	46.7289, -117.1514
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2005 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 2005
Annual Generation	171.0 MWh
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil : 56.6% Natural Gas : 43.4%

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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Avista Corporation (AVA)
NAICS Code	Educational Services (611)
Sector	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Avista Corp (20169) WA
Grid Voltage	13.20 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	AVISTA UTILITIES
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NA
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	January 2005
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	January 2005
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.7 MW
Winter Capacity	1.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	January 2005
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

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

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