Grimes Way
Grimes Way, Pullman, WA 99164Plant Summary Information
Grimes Way is ranked #10 out of 11 distillate fuel oil power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Grimes Way is comprised of 3 generators and generated 21.0 MWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Grimes Way |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Washington State University |
| Location | Whitman County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2005 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 69.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 844 MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,300 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #924 out of 1,217 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #124 out of 124 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 11 Washington Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 53.6% Natural Gas : 46.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Grimes Way
Grimes Way Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Grimes Way (56016) |
| Plant Address | Grimes Way, Pullman, WA 99164 |
| Utility | Washington State University (22040) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.7289, -117.1514 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 69.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 53.6% Natural Gas : 46.4% |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Avista Corporation (AVA) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Avista Corp (20169) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | AVISTA UTILITIES |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby January 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Standby January 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | January 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Standby January 2005
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | January 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Grimes Way Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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