Blue Lake Hydro
SMC, Sitka, AK 99835Plant Summary Information
Blue Lake Hydro is ranked #14 out of 125 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blue Lake Hydro is comprised of 3 generators and generated 22.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Blue Lake Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City & Borough of Sitka - (AK) |
| Location | Sitka City and Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 80.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 299.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,734 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #374 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 125 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 32 Alaska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Blue Lake Hydro
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Blue Lake Hydro
Blue Lake Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Blue Lake Hydro (93) |
| Plant Address | SMC, Sitka, AK 99835 |
| Utility | City & Borough of Sitka - (AK) (17271) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 57.0516, -135.2297 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 80.9 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 | Blue Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City & Borough of Sitka - (AK) (17271) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Blue Lake Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 12 power plants surrounding Blue Lake Hydro.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angoon | Angoon, AK | 1.9 GWh | 39.2 mi |
| Annex Creek | Juneau, AK | 10.3 GWh | 96.9 mi |
| Gold Creek | Juneau, AK | 4.6 GWh | 92 mi |
| Green Lake | Sitka, AK | 38.5 GWh | 6 mi |
| Gustavus | Gustavus, AK | 247.0 MWh | 96.1 mi |
| Hoonah | Hoonah, AK | 4.7 GWh | 73.3 mi |
| Kake | Kake, AK | 1.7 GWh | 49.6 mi |
| Lake Dorothy Hydroelectric Project | Juneau, AK | 81.7 GWh | 92.5 mi |
| Lemon Creek | Juneau, AK | 454.0 MWh | 94 mi |
| Pelican | Pelican, AK | 1.7 GWh | 72.6 mi |
| Salmon Creek 1 | Juneau, AK | 30.9 GWh | 92.5 mi |
| Snettisham | Juneau, AK | 285.3 GWh | 93.4 mi |