LaGrande
46502 Moutain Highway East, La Grande, WA 98348Plant Summary Information
LaGrande is ranked #28 out of 68 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
LaGrande is comprised of 5 generators and generated 83.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | LaGrande |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Tacoma - (WA) |
| Location | Pierce County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1912 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 297.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,916 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #161 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #56 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 68 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
City of Tacoma - (WA) (2013 to 2015) City of Tacoma - (WA) (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for LaGrande
LaGrande Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | LaGrande (3916) |
| Plant Address | 46502 Moutain Highway East, La Grande, WA 98348 |
| Utility | City of Tacoma - (WA) (18429) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.8328, -122.3196 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1912 |
| Annual Generation | 297.3 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 | City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division (TPWR) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Nisqually River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Tacoma - (WA) (18429) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 110.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1912 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1912 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 3 Details Operating November 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1912 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 4 Details Operating November 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1912 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 5 Details Operating September 1945
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1945 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
LaGrande Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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