Nooksack Hydro
12251 Mt Baker Highway, Glacier, WA 98244Plant Summary Information
Nooksack Hydro is ranked #52 out of 68 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nooksack Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Nooksack Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Puget Sound Hydro LLC |
| Location | Whatcom County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1906 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 20.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 74.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,168 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #741 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #101 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #52 out of 68 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Nooksack Hydro
Nooksack Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nooksack Hydro (58696) |
| Plant Address | 12251 Mt Baker Highway, Glacier, WA 98244 |
| Utility | Puget Sound Hydro LLC (58627) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.90778, -121.81417 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1906 |
| Annual Generation | 20.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF02-125-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Puget Sound Energy (PSEI) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | North Fork Nooksack |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 2.30 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 1906
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1906 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Nooksack Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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