Washoe
Hwy 80, Verdi, NV 89439Plant Summary Information
Washoe is ranked #5 out of 6 hydroelectric power plants in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Washoe is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Washoe |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Truckee Meadows Water Authority |
| Location | Washoe County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1904 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 11.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 40.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,736 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #932 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #99 out of 109 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 6 Nevada Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Washoe
Washoe Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Washoe (6532) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 80, Verdi, NV 89439 |
| Utility | Truckee Meadows Water Authority (56369) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.3022, -119.5604 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1904 |
| Annual Generation | 11.1 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Truckee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sierra Pacific Power Co (17166) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 25.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1904
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1904 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | December 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1904
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1904 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | December 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Washoe Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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