Mossyrock
418 Gershick Road, Silver Creek, WA 98585Plant Summary Information
Mossyrock is ranked #44 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mossyrock is comprised of 2 generators and generated 201.9 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Mossyrock |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Tacoma - (WA) |
| Location | Lewis County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1968 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 844.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #841 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #25 out of 134 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
City of Tacoma - (WA) (2013 to 2015) City of Tacoma - (WA) (2016 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mossyrock
Mossyrock Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mossyrock (3918) |
| Plant Address | 418 Gershick Road, Silver Creek, WA 98585 |
| Utility | City of Tacoma - (WA) (18429) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.5347, -122.4247 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 844.5 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 | City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division (TPWR) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Cowlitz River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Tacoma - (WA) (18429) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 240.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 52 Details Operating October 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 157 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 147 MW |
| Minimum Load | 85 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 | 1H |
Generator 51 Details Operating November 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 186 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 175.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Mossyrock Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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