Chelan
Chelan Hydro, Wenatchee, WA 98801Plant Summary Information
Chelan is ranked #23 out of 60 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chelan is comprised of 2 generators and generated 127.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Chelan |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PUD No 1 of Chelan County |
| Location | Chelan County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1927 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 305.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,860 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #151 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 124 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 60 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chelan
Chelan Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chelan (6424) |
| Plant Address | Chelan Hydro, Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
| Utility | PUD No 1 of Chelan County (3413) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.8347, -120.0133 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1927 |
| Annual Generation | 305.8 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 | Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County (CHPD) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Chelan River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PUD No 1 of Chelan County (3413) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator A-1 Details Operating September 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 31.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1927 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator A-2 Details Operating August 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 30.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1928 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Chelan Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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