Yelm
14024 Yelm Hwy. S. E., Yelm, WA 98597Plant Summary Information
Yelm is ranked #51 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Yelm is comprised of 3 generators and generated 9.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Yelm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Centralia - (WA) |
| Location | Thurston County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1930 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 26.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 89.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,713 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #685 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #101 out of 134 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #51 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Yelm
Yelm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Yelm (3878) |
| Plant Address | 14024 Yelm Hwy. S. E., Yelm, WA 98597 |
| Utility | City of Centralia - (WA) (3295) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.97491, -122.6358 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1930 |
| Annual Generation | 26.2 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 | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Nisqually River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Centralia - (WA) (3295) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1930 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1930 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Yelm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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