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Chief Joseph

Chief Joseph is a hydraulic turbine power plant located in Bridgeport, Washington, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. With an impressive operating capacity of 2,456.2 megawatts, the facility plays a significant role in the energy landscape of the Bonneville Power Administration’s power control area. The plant is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – North Pacific Division, which also holds majority ownership. As an unregulated facility, Chief Joseph utilizes water as its primary fuel source, contributing to sustainable energy production in the region.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

USCE – North Pacific Division

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

USCE – North Pacific Division

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

Bonneville Power Administration

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Columbia River

Operating Capacity (MW):

2456.2

Year First Unit in Service:

1955

Fuel Type:

Water

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Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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