Summer Falls Power Plant
29313 Pinto Ridge Road NE, Coulee City, WA 99115Plant Summary Information
Summer Falls Power Plant is ranked #40 out of 134 power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Summer Falls Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 133.1 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2023 to October 2023.
| Plant Name | Summer Falls Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Columbia Basin Hydropower |
| Location | Grant County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1985 |
| Last Update | Oct 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 447.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,393 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #98 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 134 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Grand Coulee Project Hydroelectric Auth (2013 to 2014) Columbia Basin Hydropower (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Summer Falls Power Plant
Summer Falls Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Summer Falls Power Plant (56695) |
| Plant Address | 29313 Pinto Ridge Road NE, Coulee City, WA 99115 |
| Utility | Columbia Basin Hydropower (55939) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.5025, -119.2917 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2007 to Oct 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 447.2 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Avista Corporation (AVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Irrigation Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Avista Corp (20169) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 46 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 46 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 46 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 46 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Summer Falls Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy-Columbia Basin Irr Dist | 1720 Central Ave S, P.O. Box 188 Quincy, WA 98848 | Generator 1 | 33.34% |
| East Columbia Basin Irr Dist | 55 N 8th Ave, Othello, WA 99344 | Generator 1 | 33.33% |
| South Columbia Basin Irr Dist | 1135 E Hillsboro St # A, Pasco, WA 99301 | Generator 1 | 33.33% |
| Quincy-Columbia Basin Irr Dist | 1720 Central Ave S, P.O. Box 188 Quincy, WA 98848 | Generator 2 | 33.34% |
| East Columbia Basin Irr Dist | 55 N 8th Ave, Othello, WA 99344 | Generator 2 | 33.33% |
| South Columbia Basin Irr Dist | 1135 E Hillsboro St # A, Pasco, WA 99301 | Generator 2 | 33.33% |
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