Snake River
1226 Port Road, Nome, AK 99762Plant Summary Information
Snake River is ranked #26 out of 1,267 distillate fuel oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Snake River generated 10.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Snake River |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nome Joint Utility Systems |
| Location | Nome Census Area, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1991 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 35.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 298.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,226 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 1,267 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 129 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 87 Alaska Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 93.9% Wind : 6.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Snake River
Snake River Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Snake River (90) |
| Plant Address | 1226 Port Road Nome, AK 99762 |
| Utility | Nome Joint Utility Systems (13642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 64.50533, -165.42981 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 35.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 93.9% Wind : 6.1% |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nome Joint Utility Systems (13642) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 4.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 12 Details Operating April 1991
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 14 Details Operating December 1999
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 15 Details Operating November 2007
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 16 Details Operating November 2007
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 18 Details Operating January 2013
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator EWT 1 Details Operating July 2013
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | EWT |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | DW54-900 |
| Design Wind Speed | 20 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 164 |
Generator EWT 2 Details Operating July 2013
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | EWT |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | DW54-900 |
| Design Wind Speed | 20 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 164 |
Snake River Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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