Faraday
33831 Faraday Rd, Estacada, OR 97023Plant Summary Information
Faraday is ranked #18 out of 55 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Faraday is comprised of 3 generators and generated 35.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Faraday |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Portland General Electric Co |
| Location | Clackamas County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1907 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 133.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 522.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,141 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #271 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #57 out of 275 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 55 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Faraday
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Faraday Details
| 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 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1907 |
| Annual Generation | 133.1 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 |
Generator 6 Details Operating September 1958
| 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 | Operating |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Generator 7 Details Operating January 2023
| 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 |
Generator 8 Details Operating January 2023
| 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 |
Faraday Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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