Whitman
298 Powerhouse Road, Ketchikan, AK 99901Plant Summary Information
Whitman is ranked #22 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Whitman is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Whitman |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ketchikan Public Utilities |
| Location | Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 8.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 33.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,594 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #989 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Whitman
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 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 8.6 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 | |
| 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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|---|---|---|---|
| #979 | Goodwin Hydroelectric | W. Hartland, CT | 8.9 GWh |
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| #981 | Burney Creek | Burney, CA | 8.9 GWh |
| #982 | New Hogan Power Plant | Valley Springs, CA | 8.8 GWh |
| #983 | Jackman | Hillsborough, NH | 8.8 GWh |
| #984 | Dam No. 4 Hydro Station | Shepherdstown, WV | 8.8 GWh |
| #985 | Sandstone Rapids | Town of Stephenson, WI | 8.8 GWh |
| #986 | Inks | Buchanan Dam, TX | 8.7 GWh |
| #987 | Low Line Rapids | Kimberly, ID | 8.7 GWh |
| #988 | Fontana | Rialto, CA | 8.7 GWh |
| #990 | Millville Hydro Station | Millville, WV | 8.6 GWh |
| #991 | Jones Fork | Fresh Pond, CA | 8.6 GWh |
| #992 | Boulder City Lakewood Hydro | Boulder, CO | 8.6 GWh |
| #993 | Boulder City Betasso Hydro Plant | Boulder, CO | 8.6 GWh |
| #994 | Copenhagen Plant | Copenhagen, NY | 8.6 GWh |
| #995 | Quail Creek Hydro Plant #1 | Hurricane, UT | 8.6 GWh |
| #996 | Oswegatchie | Edwards, NY | 8.5 GWh |
| #997 | French Landing Dam | Belleville, MI | 8.5 GWh |
| #998 | Dexter Plant | Dexter, NY | 8.4 GWh |
| #999 | Dietrich Drop | Shoshone, ID | 8.3 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 16 power plants surrounding Whitman.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls | Ketchikan, AK | 40.3 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Black Bear Lake | Craig, AK | 21.4 GWh | 64.3 mi |
| Centennial | Metlakatla, AK | 484.0 MWh | 14.3 mi |
| Chester Lake | Metlakatla, AK | 5.1 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| Craig (AK) | Craig, AK | 1.8 GWh | 64.3 mi |
| False Island | Thorne Bay, AK | 2.5 GWh | 63.9 mi |
| Hiilangaay Hydro | Hydaburg, AK | 4.4 GWh | 43.2 mi |
| Ketchikan | Ketchikan, AK | 19.1 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Klawock Power Generation Station | Klawock, AK | 500.0 MWh | 62.9 mi |
| Petersburg | Petersburg, AK | 13.0 GWh | 116.3 mi |
| Purple Lake | Metlakatla, AK | 12.3 GWh | 16.4 mi |
| Silvis | Ketchikan, AK | 2.8 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| South Fork | Klawock, AK | 4.8 GWh | 55.7 mi |
| Swan Lake | Ketchikan, AK | 75.5 GWh | 21 mi |
| Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Facility | Wrangell, AK | 126.0 GWh | 61.4 mi |
| Wrangell | Wrangell, AK | 518.0 MWh | 84.9 mi |