Transalta Centralia Generation
913 Big Hanaford Rd., Centralia, WA 98531Plant Summary Information
Transalta Centralia Generation is ranked #41 out of 126 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Transalta Centralia Generation is comprised of 1 generator and generated 986.0 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Transalta Centralia Generation |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | TransAlta Centralia Gen LLC |
| Location | Lewis County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1972 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 42.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #352 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 126 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 133 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Washington Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Transalta Centralia Generation
Transalta Centralia Generation Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Transalta Centralia Generation (3845) |
| Plant Address | 913 Big Hanaford Rd., Centralia, WA 98531 |
| Utility | TransAlta Centralia Gen LLC (19099) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.75594, -122.85976 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.7% |
| 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 | 05-31-000 |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1973
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 729.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.94 |
| Summer Capacity | 670 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 670 MW |
| Minimum Load | 250 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1973 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Transalta Centralia Generation Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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