Upper Baker
46110 E Main St, Concrete, WA 98237Plant Summary Information
Upper Baker is ranked #27 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Upper Baker is comprised of 2 generators and generated 126.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Upper Baker |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Puget Sound Energy Inc |
| Location | Whatcom County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1959 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 317.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,897 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #148 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 133 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Upper Baker
Upper Baker Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Upper Baker (3861) |
| Plant Address | 46110 E Main St, Concrete, WA 98237 |
| Utility | Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.649, -121.6907 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1959 |
| Annual Generation | 317.8 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Puget Sound Energy (PSEI) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Baker River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 52.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1959 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 51 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 51 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1959 |
| 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 |
Upper Baker Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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