Bernice Lake
53318 Chevron Refinery Road, Nikiski, AK 99635Plant Summary Information
Bernice Lake is ranked #13 out of 13 natural gas power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bernice Lake is comprised of 3 generators and generated 49.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Bernice Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Homer Electric Assn Inc |
| Location | Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1971 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 211.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,533 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,057 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #124 out of 125 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 13 Alaska Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bernice Lake
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Bernice Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bernice Lake (6292) |
| Plant Address | 53318 Chevron Refinery Road, Nikiski, AK 99635 |
| Utility | Homer Electric Assn Inc (19558) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 60.6935, -151.3874 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 211.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alaska Electric & Energy Coop (49803) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | ENSTAR NAT GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1971
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1971 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1978
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1978 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating November 1981
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1981 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Bernice Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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