Whitman
298 Powerhouse Road, Ketchikan, AK 99901Plant Summary Information
Whitman is ranked #24 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Whitman is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Whitman |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ketchikan Public Utilities |
| Location | Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 28.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,339 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #986 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #55 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Whitman
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Whitman Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Whitman (58977) |
| Plant Address | 298 Powerhouse Road, Ketchikan, AK 99901 |
| Utility | Ketchikan Public Utilities (10210) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 55.32806, -131.53083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 7.3 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Whitman Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ketchikan Public Utilities (10210) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WPG-1 Details Operating January 2015
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator WPG-2 Details Operating January 2015
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Whitman Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #976 | Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6 | Pasco, WA | 7.7 GWh |
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| #978 | Vergennes 9 | Vergennes, VT | 7.7 GWh |
| #979 | Wappinger Falls Hydroelectric | Wappinger Falls, NY | 7.7 GWh |
| #980 | Eel Weir | Oswegatchie, NY | 7.6 GWh |
| #981 | Pittsford | Pittsford, VT | 7.5 GWh |
| #982 | Boulder City Lakewood Hydro | Boulder, CO | 7.5 GWh |
| #983 | Boulder City Betasso Hydro Plant | Boulder, CO | 7.5 GWh |
| #984 | Rapids Energy Center | Grand Rapids, MN | 40.4 GWh |
| #985 | Sibley Mill | Augusta, GA | 7.4 GWh |
| #987 | Redlands Water & Power | Grand Junction, CO | 7.3 GWh |
| #988 | Seneca Falls Hydroelectric Project | Seneca Falls, NY | 7.3 GWh |
| #989 | LAC Courte Oreilles Hydroelect | Winter, WI | 7.2 GWh |
| #990 | Clement Dam Hydro LLC | Tilton, NH | 7.1 GWh |
| #991 | Schoolfield Dam | Danville, VA | 7.1 GWh |
| #992 | Cobble Mountain | Granville, MA | 7.1 GWh |
| #993 | Mission | Murphy, NC | 7.0 GWh |
| #994 | Copenhagen Plant | Copenhagen, NY | 7.0 GWh |
| #995 | Oswegatchie | Edwards, NY | 7.0 GWh |
| #996 | Schuylerville | Schuylerville, NY | 7.0 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 16 power plants surrounding Whitman.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls | Ketchikan, AK | 48.0 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Black Bear Lake | Craig, AK | 22.8 GWh | 64.3 mi |
| Chester Lake | Metlakatla, AK | 5.2 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| Craig (AK) | Craig, AK | 417.0 MWh | 64.3 mi |
| False Island | Thorne Bay, AK | 935.0 MWh | 63.9 mi |
| Hiilangaay Hydro | Hydaburg, AK | 6.1 GWh | 43.2 mi |
| Ketchikan | Ketchikan, AK | 22.6 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Klawock Power Generation Station | Klawock, AK | 59.0 MWh | 62.9 mi |
| Petersburg | Petersburg, AK | 14.4 GWh | 116.3 mi |
| Purple Lake | Metlakatla, AK | 13.9 GWh | 16.4 mi |
| Silvis | Ketchikan, AK | 14.3 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| South Fork | Klawock, AK | 5.6 GWh | 55.7 mi |
| Swan Lake | Ketchikan, AK | 77.6 GWh | 21 mi |
| Thorne Bay Plant | Craig, AK | 78.0 MWh | 46.2 mi |
| Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Facility | Wrangell, AK | 103.4 GWh | 61.4 mi |
| Wrangell | Wrangell, AK | 604.0 MWh | 84.9 mi |