Faraday

33831 Faraday Rd, Estacada, OR 97023

Plant Summary Information

Faraday is ranked #19 out of 62 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Faraday is comprised of 3 generators and generated 37.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Faraday
Utility Name	Portland General Electric Co
Location	Clackamas County, OR
Initial Operation Date	February 1907
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	119.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	448.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,197 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #309 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #62 out of 274 Oregon Power Plants
Ranked #19 out of 62 Oregon Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Faraday (3045)
Plant Address	33831 Faraday Rd, Estacada, OR 97023
Utility	Portland General Electric Co (15248)
Latitude, Longitude	45.26805, -122.32009
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	February 1907
Annual Generation	119.9 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	Portland General Electric Company (PGE)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Clackamas River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Portland General Electric Co (15248) OR
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV / 57.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FYP1_7_GNODE1
Nameplate Capacity	19.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.93
Summer Capacity	23.9 MW
Winter Capacity	23.9 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	OA
First Operation Date	September 1958
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	9 MW
Winter Capacity	9 MW
Minimum Load	9 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2023
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	9 MW
Winter Capacity	9 MW
Minimum Load	9 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2023
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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