Humpback Creek
Orca Inlet-Mile .05 Hmpbck Crk, Cordova, AK 99574Plant Summary Information
Humpback Creek is ranked #30 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Humpback Creek is comprised of 3 generators and generated 541.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Humpback Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cordova Electric Coop, Inc |
| Location | Chugach Census Area, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,174 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,269 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #83 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Humpback Creek
Humpback Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Humpback Creek (7042) |
| Plant Address | Orca Inlet-Mile .05 Hmpbck Crk, Cordova, AK 99574 |
| Utility | Cordova Electric Coop, Inc (40215) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 60.61282, -145.67941 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Humpback Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Cordova Electric Coop, Inc (40215) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 13.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1991
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1991
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1991
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Humpback Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 7 power plants surrounding Humpback Creek.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Creek Hydro | Valdez, AK | 21.0 GWh | 39.7 mi |
| Glennallen | Glennallen, AK | 5.7 GWh | 103.6 mi |
| Orca | Cordova, AK | 6.3 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Power Creek | Cordova, AK | 19.2 GWh | 3 mi |
| Solomon Gulch | Valdez, AK | 33.9 GWh | 38.7 mi |
| Valdez | Valdez, AK | 8.7 GWh | 42.5 mi |
| Valdez Cogen | Valdez, AK | 24.0 GWh | 37.8 mi |