Cooper Lake
Mile 12 Snug Harbor Road, Cooper Landing, AK 99572Plant Summary Information
Cooper Lake is ranked #31 out of 124 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cooper Lake is comprised of 2 generators and generated 13.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Cooper Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chugach Electric Assn Inc |
| Location | Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1961 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 38.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 130.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,478 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #543 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 124 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 32 Alaska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cooper Lake
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Cooper Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cooper Lake (6291) |
| Plant Address | Mile 12 Snug Harbor Road, Cooper Landing, AK 99572 |
| Utility | Chugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 60.39233, -149.6656 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 38.1 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 | Cooper Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Chugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1961 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1961 |
| 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 |
Cooper Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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