Crystal Mountain
5-1/2 miles up Crystal Mt Blvd, Greenwater, WA 98446Plant Summary Information
Crystal Mountain is ranked #5 out of 11 distillate fuel oil power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Crystal Mountain is comprised of 1 generator and generated 32.0 MWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Crystal Mountain |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Puget Sound Energy Inc |
| Location | Pierce County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1969 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 504.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,678 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #517 out of 1,240 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #131 out of 133 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 11 Washington Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Crystal Mountain (3853) |
| Plant Address | 5-1/2 miles up Crystal Mt Blvd, Greenwater, WA 98446 |
| Utility | Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.95347, -121.4752 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 504.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Puget Sound Energy (PSEI) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby December 1969
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | December 1969 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Crystal Mountain Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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