Pelican

1120 Salmon Way, Pelican, AK 99832

Plant Summary Information

Pelican is ranked #31 out of 32 hydroelectric power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Pelican is comprised of 4 generators and generated 420.4 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Pelican
Utility Name	Pelican Utility
Location	Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
Initial Operation Date	May 1984
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	1.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	7.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #11,302 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,262 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #103 out of 125 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #31 out of 32 Alaska Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water : 91.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 8.6%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Pelican (6702)
Plant Address	1120 Salmon Way, Pelican, AK 99832
Utility	Pelican Utility (29297)
Latitude, Longitude	57.9572, -136.2201
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	May 1984
Annual Generation	1.7 GWh
Fuel Types	Water : 91.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 8.6%

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	Pelican Creek
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pelican Utility (29297) AK
Grid Voltage	2.40 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.1 MW
Winter Capacity	0.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Out of Service
First Operation Date	May 1984
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1984
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	September 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
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

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2024
Combined Heat & Power	No
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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator HC1	100.00%
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator HC2	100.00%
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator IC1	100.00%
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator IC10	100.00%
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator IC2	100.00%
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator IC3	100.00%
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator IC4	100.00%
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator IC5	100.00%
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator IC6	100.00%
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator IC7	100.00%
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator IC8	100.00%
City of Pelican	P.O. Box 737, Pelican, AK 99832	Generator IC9	100.00%

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Below are closest 11 power plants surrounding Pelican.

Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Angoon	Angoon, AK	1.9 GWh	68.1 mi
Blue Lake Hydro	Sitka, AK	80.9 GWh	72.6 mi
Goat Lake Hydro	Skagway, AK	14.0 GWh	114.9 mi
Gold Creek	Juneau, AK	4.6 GWh	70.1 mi
Green Lake	Sitka, AK	38.5 GWh	78.5 mi
Gustavus	Gustavus, AK	247.0 MWh	37 mi
Hoonah	Hoonah, AK	4.7 GWh	30.7 mi
Kasidaya Creek Hydro	Skagway, AK	11.7 GWh	105 mi
Lemon Creek	Juneau, AK	454.0 MWh	68.6 mi
Salmon Creek 1	Juneau, AK	30.9 GWh	69 mi
Skagway	Skagway, AK	4.3 GWh	108.5 mi