Upper Falls
508 N Post Street, Spokane, WA 99201Plant Summary Information
Upper Falls is ranked #42 out of 68 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Upper Falls is comprised of 1 generator and generated 16.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Upper Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Avista Corp |
| Location | Spokane County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1922 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 59.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 228.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,775 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #456 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #86 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 68 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Upper Falls
Upper Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Upper Falls (9096) |
| Plant Address | 508 N Post Street, Spokane, WA 99201 |
| Utility | Avista Corp (20169) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.65444, -117.41889 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1922 |
| Annual Generation | 59.9 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 | Avista Corporation (AVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Spokane River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Avista Corp (20169) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1922
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1922 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Upper Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| Long Lake | Ford, WA | 456.2 GWh | 23 mi |
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| Post Falls | Post Falls, ID | 69.1 GWh | 21.9 mi |
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