Swift 1

Rd 91013 at Swift Creek Res., Cougar, WA 98616

Plant Summary Information

Swift 1 is ranked #36 out of 131 power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Swift 1 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 159.6 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.

Plant Name	Swift 1
Utility Name	PacifiCorp
Location	Skamania County, WA
Initial Operation Date	December 1958
Last Update	May 2026
Annual Generation	508.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,348 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #76 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #36 out of 131 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #18 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Swift 1 (3850)
Plant Address	Rd 91013 at Swift Creek Res., Cougar, WA 98616
Utility	PacifiCorp (14354)
Latitude, Longitude	46.06083, -122.20167
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to May 2026
Initial Operation Date	December 1958
Annual Generation	508.0 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	PacifiCorp - West (PACW)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Lewis River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	PacifiCorp (14354) WA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	80 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	87.9 MW
Winter Capacity	87.9 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1958
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	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	80 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	87.9 MW
Winter Capacity	87.9 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1958
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	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	80 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	87.9 MW
Winter Capacity	87.9 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1958
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

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

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