Cushman 2
North 21451 Highway 101, Shelton, WA 98584Plant Summary Information
Cushman 2 is ranked #32 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cushman 2 is comprised of 5 generators and generated 77.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cushman 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Tacoma - (WA) |
| Location | Mason County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1930 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 160.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 685.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,860 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #239 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #67 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
City of Tacoma - (WA) (2013 to 2015) City of Tacoma - (WA) (2016 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cushman 2
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Cushman 2
Cushman 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cushman 2 (3915) |
| Plant Address | North 21451 Highway 101, Shelton, WA 98584 |
| Utility | City of Tacoma - (WA) (18429) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.3698, -123.1603 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1930 |
| Annual Generation | 160.5 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 | City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division (TPWR) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | North Fork Skokomish River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Tacoma - (WA) (18429) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 110.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 31 Details Operating December 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1930 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 32 Details Operating August 1931
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1931 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 33 Details Operating December 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 34 Details Operating March 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 35 Details Operating March 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Cushman 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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