Skookumchuck
10510 Skookumchuck Rd, Tenino, WA 98530Plant Summary Information
Skookumchuck is ranked #69 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Skookumchuck is comprised of 1 generator and generated 91.0 MWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Skookumchuck |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | TransAlta Centralia Gen LLC |
| Location | Thurston County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,188 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,252 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #124 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #69 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Skookumchuck
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Skookumchuck
Skookumchuck Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Skookumchuck (7259) |
| Plant Address | 10510 Skookumchuck Rd, Tenino, WA 98530 |
| Utility | TransAlta Centralia Gen LLC (19099) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.7844, -122.7197 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2002 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 05-2-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Skookumchuck River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 1.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.94 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Skookumchuck Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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