Skookumchuck
10510 Skookumchuck Rd, Tenino, WA 98530Plant Summary Information
Skookumchuck is ranked #68 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Skookumchuck is comprised of 1 generator and generated 861.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Skookumchuck |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | TransAlta Centralia Gen LLC |
| Location | Thurston County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,917 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,244 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #128 out of 135 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #68 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Skookumchuck
Skookumchuck Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Skookumchuck (7259) |
| Plant Address | 10510 Skookumchuck Rd, Tenino, WA 98530 |
| Utility | TransAlta Centralia Gen LLC (19099) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.7844, -122.7197 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 05-2-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Skookumchuck River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 1.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.94 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Skookumchuck Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| Alder | La Grande, WA | 169.4 GWh | 19.4 mi |
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| Chehalis Generating Facility | Chehalis, WA | 2.6 TWh | 14.5 mi |
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| Cushman 2 | Shelton, WA | 168.5 GWh | 45.5 mi |
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| LaGrande | La Grande, WA | 277.1 GWh | 19.2 mi |
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| Mayfield | Silver Creek, WA | 545.0 GWh | 20.4 mi |
| Mint Farm Generating Station | Longview, WA | 2.0 TWh | 46.4 mi |
| Mossyrock | Silver Creek, WA | 820.5 GWh | 22.2 mi |
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| Port Westward | Clatskanie, OR | 2.8 TWh | 47 mi |
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| Yelm | Yelm, WA | 26.2 GWh | 13.7 mi |