Waddell

39300 N Lake Pleasant Rd, Peoria, AZ 85383

Plant Summary Information

Waddell is ranked #9 out of 9 hydroelectric power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Waddell is comprised of 4 generators and generated -18.3 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.

Plant Name	Waddell
Utility Name	Central Arizona Water Conservation Dist
Location	Maricopa County, AZ
Initial Operation Date	April 1993
Last Update	May 2026
Annual Generation	2.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	0 MMBtu
Ranked #10,242 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,212 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #157 out of 176 Arizona Power Plants
Ranked #9 out of 9 Arizona Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Waddell (7164)
Plant Address	39300 N Lake Pleasant Rd, Peoria, AZ 85383
Utility	Central Arizona Water Conservation Dist (2850)
Latitude, Longitude	33.8447, -112.2714
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2002 to May 2026
Initial Operation Date	April 1993
Annual Generation	2.6 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	Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Agua Fria River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Arizona Public Service Co (803) AZ
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	Yes

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	n/a
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	n/a
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW
Minimum Load	10 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1993
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	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	n/a
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	n/a
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW
Minimum Load	10 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1993
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	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	n/a
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	n/a
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW
Minimum Load	10 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1993
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	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	n/a
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	n/a
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW
Minimum Load	10 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1993
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
U S Bureau of Reclamation	P O Box 25007Code D-5400, Denver, CO 80225	Generator PG3	100.00%
U S Bureau of Reclamation	P O Box 25007Code D-5400, Denver, CO 80225	Generator PG6	100.00%
U S Bureau of Reclamation	P O Box 25007Code D-5400, Denver, CO 80225	Generator PG7	100.00%
U S Bureau of Reclamation	P O Box 25007Code D-5400, Denver, CO 80225	Generator PS1	100.00%

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#1206	Franklin (NC)	Franklin, NC	2.7 GWh
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#1208	Pittsfield Hydro	Burnham, ME	2.7 GWh
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#1210	Baker Creek Hydroelectric	Bridgeville, CA	2.6 GWh
#1211	French Paper Hydro	Niles, MI	2.6 GWh
#1213	China Mill Hydro	Allenstown, NH	2.6 GWh
#1214	Rochester 26	Rochester, NY	2.6 GWh
#1215	Nelson Creek	Big Bend, CA	2.5 GWh
#1216	Little Wood Hydro Project	Carey, ID	2.5 GWh
#1217	Avalon Hydropower	Mayodan, NC	2.5 GWh
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