Carmen Smith
59727 McKenzie Highway, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413Plant Summary Information
Carmen Smith is ranked #49 out of 275 power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Carmen Smith is comprised of 3 generators and generated 30.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Carmen Smith |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eugene Water & Electric Board |
| Location | Linn County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 167.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 662.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,789 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #233 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 275 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 55 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Carmen Smith
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Carmen Smith Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Carmen Smith (3067) |
| Plant Address | 59727 McKenzie Highway, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413 |
| Utility | Eugene Water & Electric Board (6013) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.28598, -122.04135 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 167.9 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | McKenzie River, Smith River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Eugene - (OR) (6022) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TRAILBRG_1_G01GNODE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TRAILBRG_1_G01GNODE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Planned Retirement | October 2030 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details OA August 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CAR_1_CARMEN_S_PLANT-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CAR_1_CARMEN_S_PLANT-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1963 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CAR_1_CARMEN_S_PLANT-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CAR_1_CARMEN_S_PLANT-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1963 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Carmen Smith Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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