Yelm

14024 Yelm Hwy. S. E., Yelm, WA 98597

Plant Summary Information

Yelm is ranked #49 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Yelm is comprised of 3 generators and generated 6.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Yelm
Utility Name	City of Centralia - (WA)
Location	Thurston County, WA
Initial Operation Date	December 1930
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	32.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	119.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,765 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #582 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #95 out of 131 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #49 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Yelm (3878)
Plant Address	14024 Yelm Hwy. S. E., Yelm, WA 98597
Utility	City of Centralia - (WA) (3295)
Latitude, Longitude	46.97491, -122.6358
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	December 1930
Annual Generation	32.2 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	Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Nisqually River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	City of Centralia - (WA) (3295) WA
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.7 MW
Winter Capacity	2.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1930
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.7 MW
Winter Capacity	2.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1930
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	6 MW
Winter Capacity	6 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1955
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

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

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#579	Black River	Black River, NY	32.5 GWh
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#581	Koma Kulshan	Concrete, WA	32.3 GWh
#583	Highgate Falls	Highgate, VT	32.1 GWh
#584	Isabella Hydro Project	Lake Isabella, CA	32.1 GWh
#585	Soft Maple	Croghan, NY	31.6 GWh
#586	Hiram	Hiram, ME	31.3 GWh
#587	Kaukauna City Hydro	Kaukauna, WI	31.3 GWh
#588	99 Islands	Blacksburg, SC	31.3 GWh
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