Sumas Power Plant

1340 Thompson Lane, Sumas, WA 98295

Plant Summary Information

Sumas Power Plant is ranked #24 out of 135 power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Sumas Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 261.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Sumas Power Plant
Utility Name	Puget Sound Energy Inc
Location	Whatcom County, WA
Initial Operation Date	March 1993
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	834.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	8.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #858 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #475 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #24 out of 135 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #8 out of 22 Washington Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Sumas Power Plant (54476)
Plant Address	1340 Thompson Lane, Sumas, WA 98295
Utility	Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500)
Latitude, Longitude	48.9905, -122.2733
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	March 1993
Annual Generation	834.9 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	90-217-003
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Puget Sound Energy (PSEI)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500) WA
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	PUGET SOUND ENERGY
Pipeline Name	PUGET SOUND ENERGY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	87.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	84.7 MW
Winter Capacity	96.5 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 1993
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Nameplate Capacity	37.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	40.8 MW
Winter Capacity	40.8 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 1993
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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