King Cove

10000 Windy Walkway, King Cove, AK 99612

Plant Summary Information

King Cove is ranked #28 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

King Cove is comprised of 6 generators and generated 1.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	King Cove
Utility Name	City of King Cove
Location	Aleutians East Borough, AK
Initial Operation Date	February 1980
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	4.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	23.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #8,283 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,211 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #67 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #28 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water : 79.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 20.1%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	King Cove (7493)
Plant Address	10000 Windy Walkway, King Cove, AK 99612
Utility	City of King Cove (9897)
Latitude, Longitude	55.04817, -162.29323
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2005 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	February 1980
Annual Generation	4.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Water : 79.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 20.1%

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	()
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Delta Creek
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	City of King Cove (9897) AK
Grid Voltage	0.48 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	January 1986
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
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
Cofire Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1995
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

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2008
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
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

First Operation Date	June 2008
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Other Fuel
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

First Operation Date	June 2008
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2017
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

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

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#1205	Clifton Dam 3 Power Station	Converse, SC	3.7 GWh
#1206	Barker Lower	Auburn, ME	3.7 GWh
#1207	Cornell Hydro	Ithaca, NY	3.7 GWh
#1208	Baker Creek Hydroelectric	Bridgeville, CA	3.6 GWh
#1209	Hickman	Hickman, CA	3.6 GWh
#1210	Center Falls	Greenwich, NY	3.6 GWh
#1212	GeoBon II	Shoshone, ID	3.5 GWh
#1213	Constantine	Constantine, MI	3.5 GWh
#1214	Pittsfield Hydro	Burnham, ME	3.5 GWh
#1215	Lochmere Hydroelectric Plant	Tilton, NH	3.5 GWh
#1216	Gantt	Andalusia, AL	3.4 GWh
#1217	Deadwood Creek	Dobbins, CA	3.4 GWh
#1218	Avalon Hydropower	Mayodan, NC	3.4 GWh
#1219	Messalonskee 5	Waterville, ME	3.3 GWh
#1220	Flambeau Crowley Rapids Project	Park Falls, WI	3.3 GWh
#1221	Hoot Lake	Fergus Falls, MN	3.3 GWh

Below are closest 1 power plants surrounding King Cove.

Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Sand Point	Sand Point, AK	3.6 GWh	73.6 mi