Eklutna Hydro Project
Mile 4 Old Glenn Hwy., Palmer, AK 99645Plant Summary Information
Eklutna Hydro Project is ranked #9 out of 125 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Eklutna Hydro Project is comprised of 2 generators and generated 57.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Eklutna Hydro Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chugach Electric Assn Inc |
| Location | Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 197.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 720.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,370 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #216 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 125 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 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 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Eklutna Hydro Project
Eklutna Hydro Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Eklutna Hydro Project (77) |
| Plant Address | Mile 4 Old Glenn Hwy., Palmer, AK 99645 |
| Utility | Chugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 61.47521, -149.15009 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 197.8 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 | Eklutna Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Chugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1955 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1955 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Eklutna Hydro Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipal Light and Power | 1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 | Generator 1 | 53.30% |
| Chugach Electric Assn Inc | 5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519 | Generator 1 | 30.00% |
| Matanuska Electric Assn Inc | 163 East Industrial Way, Palmer, AK 99645 | Generator 1 | 16.70% |
| Anchorage Municipal Light and Power | 1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 | Generator 2 | 53.30% |
| Chugach Electric Assn Inc | 5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519 | Generator 2 | 30.00% |
| Matanuska Electric Assn Inc | 163 East Industrial Way, Palmer, AK 99645 | Generator 2 | 16.70% |
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