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Nooksack Hydro

Nooksack Hydro is a hydraulic turbine power generation facility located in Glacier, Washington, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. The plant operates with a capacity of 2.8 megawatts, utilizing water as its primary fuel source. Nooksack Hydro is managed by Puget Sound Hydro, which also serves as the majority owner and holding company. The facility operates within the Puget Sound Energy power control area and currently holds an unregulated status. This strategic positioning allows Nooksack Hydro to contribute to the regional energy landscape while leveraging its renewable water resources for sustainable power generation.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

Puget Sound Hydro

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

Puget Sound Hydro

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

Puget Sound Energy

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

North Fork Nooksack River

Operating Capacity (MW):

2.8

Year First Unit in Service:

2004

Fuel Type:

Water

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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