Cholla
4801 Cholla Lake Road, Joseph City, AZ 86032Plant Summary Information
Cholla is ranked #21 out of 159 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cholla is comprised of 2 generators and generated 391.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Cholla |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Arizona Public Service Co |
| Location | Navajo County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1962 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #630 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #69 out of 129 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 159 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 4 Arizona Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cholla
Cholla Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cholla (113) |
| Plant Address | 4801 Cholla Lake Road, Joseph City, AZ 86032 |
| Utility | Arizona Public Service Co (803) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.9394, -110.3033 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1962 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.9% |
| 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 | Arizona Public Service Company (AZPS) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Arizona Public Service Co (803) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1962
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 112 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 112 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1980
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 312.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.94 |
| Summer Capacity | 271 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 271 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Cholla Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | 825 NE Multnomah, Suite 600, Portland, OR 97232 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
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