Gustavus

5 Gustavus Road, Gustavus, AK 99826

Plant Summary Information

Gustavus is ranked #29 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gustavus is comprised of 5 generators and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Gustavus
Utility Name	Alaska Power and Telephone Co
Location	Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
Initial Operation Date	December 2008
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	4.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	17.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #8,910 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,163 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #74 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #29 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water : 88.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 11.3%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Gustavus (65767)
Plant Address	5 Gustavus Road, Gustavus, AK 99826
Utility	Alaska Power and Telephone Co (219)
Latitude, Longitude	58.4195, -135.70737
Generation Dates on File	Mar 2021 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	December 2008
Annual Generation	4.1 GWh
Fuel Types	Water : 88.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 11.3%

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	No BA (NA)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Kahtaheena River (Falls Creek)
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Alaska Power and Telephone Co (219) AK
Grid Voltage	7.20 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
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	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2009
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

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2021
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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Below are closest 16 power plants surrounding Gustavus.

Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Angoon	Angoon, AK	1.9 GWh	75.7 mi
Annex Creek	Juneau, AK	10.3 GWh	58.6 mi
Blue Lake Hydro	Sitka, AK	80.9 GWh	96.1 mi
Goat Lake Hydro	Skagway, AK	14.0 GWh	79.1 mi
Gold Creek	Juneau, AK	4.6 GWh	47.3 mi
Green Lake	Sitka, AK	38.5 GWh	101.3 mi
Haines	Haines, AK	229.0 MWh	57.2 mi
Hoonah	Hoonah, AK	4.7 GWh	23.9 mi
Kake	Kake, AK	1.7 GWh	120.3 mi
Kasidaya Creek Hydro	Skagway, AK	11.7 GWh	69.5 mi
Lake Dorothy Hydroelectric Project	Juneau, AK	81.7 GWh	61.4 mi
Lemon Creek	Juneau, AK	454.0 MWh	44.1 mi
Pelican	Pelican, AK	1.7 GWh	37 mi
Salmon Creek 1	Juneau, AK	30.9 GWh	45.5 mi
Skagway	Skagway, AK	4.4 GWh	72.9 mi
Snettisham	Juneau, AK	285.3 GWh	74.1 mi