University of Washington Power Plant

3900 Jefferson Road, Seattle, WA 98195

Plant Summary Information

University of Washington Power Plant is ranked #6 out of 11 distillate fuel oil power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

University of Washington Power Plant is comprised of 7 generators and generated 48.0 MWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.

Plant Name	University of Washington Power Plant
Utility Name	University of Washington
Location	King County, WA
Initial Operation Date	January 1969
Last Update	Feb 2026
Annual Generation	121.7 MWh
Annual Consumption	1.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #12,180 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #776 out of 1,246 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #131 out of 133 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 11 Washington Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil

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University of Washington Power Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	University of Washington Power Plant (54809)
Plant Address	3900 Jefferson Road, Seattle, WA 98195
Utility	University of Washington (19664)
Latitude, Longitude	47.6539, -122.3036
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Feb 2026
Initial Operation Date	January 1969
Annual Generation	121.7 MWh
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	95-43-000
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Seattle City Light (SCL)
NAICS Code	Educational Services (611)
Sector	Commercial CHP (5)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	City of Seattle - (WA) (16868) WA
Grid Voltage	26.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	PUGET SOUND ENERGY
Pipeline Name	PUGET SOUND ENERGY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator DG3 Details Standby June 1993

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	June 1993
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator DG4 Details Standby June 1993

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	June 1993
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator DG5 Details Standby June 1994

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	June 1994
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator DG6 Details Standby August 2003

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	August 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator DG7 Details Standby August 2003

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	August 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator DRUPS Details Standby December 2022

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	December 2022
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator TG3 Details Operating November 2023

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	3 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2023

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	B
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Subcritical Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / DFO
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	3 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	3 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	6H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

University of Washington Power Plant Plant Owners

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

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Snoqualmie	Snoqualmie, WA	65.9 GWh	23.1 mi
Snoqualmie 2	Snoqualmie, WA	108.9 GWh	22.8 mi
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