Cowlitz Falls
1379 Falls Road, Randle, WA 98377Plant Summary Information
Cowlitz Falls is ranked #29 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cowlitz Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 47.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Cowlitz Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PUD No 1 of Lewis County |
| Location | Lewis County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1994 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 196.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 751.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,487 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #212 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #66 out of 133 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #29 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cowlitz Falls
Cowlitz Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cowlitz Falls (7427) |
| Plant Address | 1379 Falls Road, Randle, WA 98377 |
| Utility | PUD No 1 of Lewis County (10944) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.4661, -122.1097 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1994 |
| Annual Generation | 196.3 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 | Cowlitz River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator U#1 Details Operating June 1994
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1994 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator U#2 Details Operating June 1994
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1994 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Cowlitz Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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