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Eklutna Hydro Project

Mile 4 Old Glenn Hwy., Palmer, AK 99645

Plant Summary Information

Eklutna Hydro Project is ranked #12 out of 127 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Eklutna Hydro Project is comprised of 2 generators and generated 24.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameEklutna Hydro Project
Utility NameChugach Electric Assn Inc
LocationMatanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1955
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 120.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 467.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,067 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #310 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #12 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #5 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water
Previous Operator Anchorage Municipal Light and Power (2013 to 2019)
Chugach Electric Assn Inc (2020 to 2024)

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Monthly Net Generation for Eklutna Hydro Project

Eklutna Hydro Project Details

Summary Information
Plant NameEklutna Hydro Project (77)
Plant AddressMile 4 Old Glenn Hwy., Palmer, AK 99645
UtilityChugach Electric Assn Inc (3522)
Latitude, Longitude61.47521, -149.15009
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1955
Annual Generation 120.4 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC Region
Balancing Authority ()
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceEklutna Lake
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerChugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) AK
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating January 1955

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity22.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity22.2 MW
Winter Capacity22.2 MW
Minimum Load3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1955
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 2 Details Operating April 1955

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity22.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity22.2 MW
Winter Capacity22.2 MW
Minimum Load3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 1955
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Eklutna Hydro Project Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Anchorage Municipal Light and Power1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501Generator 153.30%
Chugach Electric Assn Inc5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519Generator 130.00%
Matanuska Electric Assn Inc163 East Industrial Way, Palmer, AK 99645Generator 116.70%
Anchorage Municipal Light and Power1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501Generator 253.30%
Chugach Electric Assn Inc5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519Generator 230.00%
Matanuska Electric Assn Inc163 East Industrial Way, Palmer, AK 99645Generator 216.70%

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