Washoe

Hwy 80, Verdi, NV 89439

Plant Summary Information

Washoe is ranked #4 out of 6 hydroelectric power plants in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Washoe is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Washoe
Utility Name	Truckee Meadows Water Authority
Location	Washoe County, NV
Initial Operation Date	January 1904
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	14.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	55.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,701 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #774 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #94 out of 112 Nevada Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 6 Nevada Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Washoe (6532)
Plant Address	Hwy 80, Verdi, NV 89439
Utility	Truckee Meadows Water Authority (56369)
Latitude, Longitude	39.3022, -119.5604
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1904
Annual Generation	14.9 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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Nevada Power Company (NEVP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Truckee River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Sierra Pacific Power Co (17166) NV
Grid Voltage	25.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.9 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1904
Combined Heat & Power	No

Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate	0.2 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate	0.2 MW
Planned Uprate	May 2029
Other Planned Modifications	Yes
Other Modifications	December 2028
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.9 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1904
Combined Heat & Power	No

Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate	0.2 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate	0.2 MW
Planned Uprate	May 2029
Other Planned Modifications	Yes
Other Modifications	December 2028
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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