Sheep Creek Hydro
4522 Mitchell Road, Northport, WA 99157Plant Summary Information
Sheep Creek Hydro is ranked #66 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sheep Creek Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Sheep Creek Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sheep Creek Hydro Inc |
| Location | Stevens County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,548 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,124 out of 1,370 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #125 out of 135 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #66 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sheep Creek Hydro
Sheep Creek Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sheep Creek Hydro (50091) |
| Plant Address | 4522 Mitchell Road, Northport, WA 99157 |
| Utility | Sheep Creek Hydro Inc (16990) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.94774, -117.79538 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 84-373-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Avista Corporation (AVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Big Sheep Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Avista Corp (20169) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 14.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TB1 Details Operating June 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1986 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator TB2 Details Operating June 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1986 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Sheep Creek Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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