Foster
P.O. BOX 807, 2000 53rd Ave, Foster, OR 97345Plant Summary Information
Foster is ranked #29 out of 62 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Foster is comprised of 2 generators and generated 17.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Foster |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USACE Northwestern Division |
| Location | Linn County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1968 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 56.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 209.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,939 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #468 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #78 out of 274 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #29 out of 62 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Foster
Foster Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Foster (6552) |
| Plant Address | P.O. BOX 807, 2000 53rd Ave, Foster, OR 97345 |
| Utility | USACE Northwestern Division (19400) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.4146, -122.6712 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 56.9 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 | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | South Santiam River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Foster Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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