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43.2 MW Hydro operating in Lincoln, WA — Avista Corporation
43.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1910
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Avista Corp | Avista | — |
| Owner(s) | Avista Corp | Avista | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant, on the Spokane River near Reardan, Washington, about 30 miles (48 km) west of Spokane was built during 1907–10. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The listing included one contributing building and seven contributing structures on 12 acres (4.9 ha). The area spans the border of Lincoln County, Washington and Stevens County, Washington.
Read more on WikipediaLocated in Lincoln County, Washington, the Little Falls hydroelectric plant has a total capacity of 43.2 MW across four generators. The plant began operating in 1910 and is owned and operated by Avista Corp. The primary fuel source is water (WAT), and the plant utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. Little Falls ranks 34th out of 75 power plants in Washington and 331st nationally out of 1464 plants.
In the most recent year with available data, Little Falls generated 185,339 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 49.0%. The plant operates within the Avista Corporation balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1618.16 per kW. The plant's operations and impact have been covered in 10 news articles, with 7 focused on industry topics, 2 on regulatory matters, and 1 on deals.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Pacific Northwest
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
18.5K MWh
Latest Month
185.3K MWh
Annual Generation
49.0%
Capacity Factor
Run-of-river hydro · Avista Corporation · Data from 2015–2024
$1,661/kW
Installed Cost
$11.7/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant's balancing authority participates in CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM). Direct nodal pricing data is not yet available.
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility