Packwood
179 Powerhouse Road, Packwood, WA 98361Plant Summary Information
Packwood is ranked #38 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Packwood is comprised of 1 generator and generated 24.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Packwood |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Energy Northwest - Packwood |
| Location | Lewis County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1964 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 73.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 269.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,820 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #393 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #80 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #38 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Energy Northwest (2013 to 2024) Energy Northwest - Packwood (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Packwood
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Packwood Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Packwood (3929) |
| Plant Address | 179 Powerhouse Road, Packwood, WA 98361 |
| Utility | Energy Northwest - Packwood (67380) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.59583, -121.56944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1964 |
| Annual Generation | 73.8 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 | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Packwood Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PUD No 1 of Lewis County (10944) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 26 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1964 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Packwood Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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