Pelican

1120 Salmon Way, Pelican, AK 99832

Plant Summary Information

Pelican is ranked #33 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Pelican is comprised of 5 generators and generated 396.4 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Pelican
Utility Name	Pelican Utility
Location	Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
Initial Operation Date	May 1984
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	1.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	7.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #10,856 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,291 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #108 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #33 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water : 94.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.8%

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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 2024
Initial Operation Date	May 1984
Annual Generation	1.7 GWh
Fuel Types	Water : 94.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.8%

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 2024 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	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 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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#1281	Humpback Creek	Cordova, AK	2.0 GWh
#1282	Kings Falls Hydroelectric	Copenhagen, NY	2.0 GWh
#1283	Mechanic Falls	Mechanic Falls, ME	1.9 GWh
#1284	Gouldtown	Lyonsdale, NY	1.9 GWh
#1285	Spartanburg Water System	Chesnee, SC	2.1 GWh
#1286	Blackstone/Tupperware	North Smithfield, RI	1.8 GWh
#1287	Ada Dam	Ada, MI	1.8 GWh
#1288	Prairie River	Grand Rapids, MN	1.8 GWh
#1289	Wrightsville Hydro Plant	Montpelier, VT	1.7 GWh
#1290	Tulare Success Power Project	Porterville, CA	1.6 GWh
#1292	Smith (VT)	Bradford, VT	1.6 GWh
#1293	Mascoma Hydro	W. Lebanon, NH	1.5 GWh
#1294	Alta Powerhouse	Alta, CA	1.4 GWh
#1295	Halifax (VA)	Halifax, VA	1.4 GWh
#1296	Lateral 10 Ventures	Buhl, ID	1.4 GWh
#1297	Marshall (MI)	Marshall, MI	704.0 MWh
#1298	Kaweah 2	Three Rivers, CA	1.3 GWh
#1299	Indian River Hydro	Russell, MA	1.3 GWh
#1300	Sugarloaf Hydro Plant	Leadville, CO	1.2 GWh
#1301	Ruxton Park	Manitou Spring, CO	1.1 GWh

Below are closest 11 power plants surrounding Pelican.

Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Angoon	Angoon, AK	1.8 GWh	68.1 mi
Blue Lake Hydro	Sitka, AK	75.4 GWh	72.6 mi
Goat Lake Hydro	Skagway, AK	15.1 GWh	114.9 mi
Gold Creek	Juneau, AK	5.4 GWh	70.1 mi
Green Lake	Sitka, AK	43.2 GWh	78.5 mi
Gustavus	Gustavus, AK	247.0 MWh	37 mi
Hoonah	Hoonah, AK	4.6 GWh	30.7 mi
Industrial Plant	Juneau, AK	19.0 MWh	65.2 mi
Kasidaya Creek Hydro	Skagway, AK	10.7 GWh	105 mi
Salmon Creek 1	Juneau, AK	30.2 GWh	69 mi
Skagway	Skagway, AK	4.3 GWh	108.5 mi