Palouse
1171 Baird Road, Oakesdale, WA 99170Plant Summary Information
Palouse is ranked #13 out of 23 wind farms in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Palouse generated 91.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Palouse |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Onward Energy |
| Location | Whitman County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 325.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,804 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #547 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 23 Washington Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
First Wind O&M, LLC (2013 to 2015) Novatus Energy (2016 to 2019) Onward Energy (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Palouse
Palouse Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Palouse (57530) |
| Plant Address | 1171 Baird Road, Oakesdale, WA 99170 |
| Utility | Onward Energy (60453) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.15583, -117.36444 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 325.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 12-45 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Avista Corporation (AVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Avista Corp (20169) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 105.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 105.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 105.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 58 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 58 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V100-1.8 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Palouse Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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