Ross
500 Newhalem Street, Rockport, WA 98283Plant Summary Information
Ross is ranked #27 out of 131 power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ross is comprised of 4 generators and generated 131.3 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Ross |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Seattle - (WA) |
| Location | Whatcom County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1952 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 714.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #993 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #56 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ross
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Ross Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ross (6202) |
| Plant Address | 500 Newhalem Street, Rockport, WA 98283 |
| Utility | City of Seattle - (WA) (16868) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.73258, -121.06788 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 714.9 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 | Seattle City Light (SCL) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Skagit River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Seattle - (WA) (16868) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 44 Details Operating December 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ROSS_SCL_2_GEN44GNODE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ROSS_SCL_2_GEN44GNODE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1952 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | June 2028 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 43 Details Operating April 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ROSS_SCL_2_GEN43GNODE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ROSS_SCL_2_GEN43GNODE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1953 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | April 2028 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 42 Details Operating January 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ROSS_SCL_2_GEN42GNODE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ROSS_SCL_2_GEN42GNODE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | December 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 41 Details Operating November 1956
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ROSS_SCL_2_GEN41GNODE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ROSS_SCL_2_GEN41GNODE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1956 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | September 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Ross Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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