Power Creek

Mile 7 Power Creek Rd, Cordova, AK 99574

Plant Summary Information

Power Creek is ranked #45 out of 124 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Power Creek is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Power Creek
Utility Name	Cordova Electric Coop, Inc
Location	Chugach Census Area, AK
Initial Operation Date	November 2001
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	16.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	61.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,515 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #768 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #45 out of 124 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #17 out of 32 Alaska Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Power Creek (7862)
Plant Address	Mile 7 Power Creek Rd, Cordova, AK 99574
Utility	Cordova Electric Coop, Inc (40215)
Latitude, Longitude	60.58869, -145.60454
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	November 2001
Annual Generation	16.7 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
Balancing Authority	()
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Power Creek
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Cordova Electric Coop, Inc (40215) AK
Grid Voltage	13.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.8 MW
Winter Capacity	2.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2001
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.8 MW
Winter Capacity	2.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2001
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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#760	Deep Creek	Oakland, MD	17.1 GWh
#761	Clark Falls	Milton, VT	17.0 GWh
#762	Shawmut	Shawmut, ME	17.0 GWh
#763	Temescal	Corona, CA	16.8 GWh
#764	Gorge 18	South Burlington, VT	16.7 GWh
#765	Clear Lake	Buhl, ID	16.7 GWh
#766	Pilot Knob	Winterhaven, CA	16.7 GWh
#767	Loud	Oscoda, MI	16.7 GWh
#769	Penacook Lower Falls	Boscawen, NH	16.6 GWh
#770	Tri-County Water Hydropower Project	Ridgway, CO	16.5 GWh
#771	Rogers	Big Rapids, MI	16.4 GWh
#772	Bishop Creek 2	Bishop, CA	16.4 GWh
#773	High Falls (WI)	Town of Stephenson, WI	16.4 GWh
#774	Copper Dam Plant	Hood River, OR	16.4 GWh
#775	Norway (IN)	Monticello, IN	16.3 GWh
#776	Swinging Bridge 2	Forestburgh, NY	16.3 GWh
#777	Townsend Hydro	New Brighton, PA	16.0 GWh
#778	Putts Bridge	Ludlow, MA	16.0 GWh

Below are closest 7 power plants surrounding Power Creek.

Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Allison Creek Hydro	Valdez, AK	18.5 GWh	42.5 mi
Glennallen	Glennallen, AK	6.5 GWh	105.2 mi
Humpback Creek	Cordova, AK	2.0 GWh	3 mi
Orca	Cordova, AK	4.2 GWh	5.5 mi
Solomon Gulch	Valdez, AK	43.2 GWh	41.5 mi
Valdez	Valdez, AK	4.2 GWh	45.3 mi
Valdez Cogen	Valdez, AK	22.5 GWh	40.6 mi