Whitman
298 Powerhouse Road, Ketchikan, AK 99901Plant Summary Information
Whitman is ranked #23 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Whitman is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Whitman |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ketchikan Public Utilities |
| Location | Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 11.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 44.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,657 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #914 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 129 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Whitman
Whitman Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Whitman (58977) |
| Plant Address | 298 Powerhouse Road Ketchikan, AK 99901 |
| Utility | Ketchikan Public Utilities (10210) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 55.32806, -131.53083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2015 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 11.3 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Whitman Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ketchikan Public Utilities (10210) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WPG-1 Details Operating January 2015
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator WPG-2 Details Operating January 2015
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Whitman Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #904 | Seneca Falls Hydroelectric Project | Seneca Falls, NY | 11.7 GWh |
| #905 | Bidwell Ditch Project | Hat Creek, CA | 11.7 GWh |
| #906 | Alamo | Pearblossom, CA | 11.7 GWh |
| #907 | Camanche | Clements & Wallace, CA | 11.6 GWh |
| #908 | Rainbow Falls Auscble | Town of Auscble, NY | 11.5 GWh |
| #909 | Black River Hydro Associates | Port Layden, NY | 11.5 GWh |
| #910 | Ashokan | Kingston, NY | 11.5 GWh |
| #911 | Rochester Hydro | Mazeppa, MN | 11.4 GWh |
| #912 | Hollidays Bridge Hydro | Honea Path, SC | 11.4 GWh |
| #913 | Dolgeville Hydro | Dolgeville, NY | 11.4 GWh |
| #915 | Elmer | Croghan, NY | 11.2 GWh |
| #916 | Franklin (NY) | Franklin, NY | 11.2 GWh |
| #917 | Boulder Canyon Hydro | Boulder, CO | 11.2 GWh |
| #918 | Rapids Energy Center | Grand Rapids, MN | 15.8 GWh |
| #919 | Gorham | Gorham, NH | 11.2 GWh |
| #920 | Orono Hydro Station | Orono, ME | 11.2 GWh |
| #921 | Vergennes 9 | Vergennes, VT | 10.9 GWh |
| #922 | Ladysmith Dam | Ladysmith, WI | 10.8 GWh |
| #923 | New Lahontan | Fallon, NV | 10.8 GWh |
| #924 | Terminus Hydroelectric Project | Lemon Cove, CA | 10.7 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 17 power plants surrounding Whitman.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls | Ketchikan, AK | 47.0 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Black Bear Lake | Craig, AK | 25.7 GWh | 64.3 mi |
| Centennial | Metlakatla, AK | 348.3 MWh | 14.3 mi |
| Chester Lake | Metlakatla, AK | 4.5 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| Craig (AK) | Craig, AK | 391.2 MWh | 64.3 mi |
| False Island | Thorne Bay, AK | 673.1 MWh | 63.9 mi |
| Hiilangaay Hydro | Hydaburg, AK | 4.2 GWh | 43.2 mi |
| Ketchikan | Ketchikan, AK | 22.4 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Klawock Power Generation Station | Klawock, AK | 340.8 MWh | 62.9 mi |
| Petersburg | Petersburg, AK | 15.8 GWh | 116.3 mi |
| Purple Lake | Metlakatla, AK | 15.5 GWh | 16.4 mi |
| Silvis | Ketchikan, AK | 13.8 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| South Fork | Klawock, AK | 5.8 GWh | 55.7 mi |
| Swan Lake | Ketchikan, AK | 84.0 GWh | 21 mi |
| Thorne Bay Plant | Craig, AK | 27.9 MWh | 46.2 mi |
| Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Facility | Wrangell, AK | 116.5 GWh | 61.4 mi |
| Wrangell | Wrangell, AK | 547.1 MWh | 84.9 mi |