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3.3 MW Hydro operating in Hood River, OR — Bonneville Power Administration
3.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1986
Operating Since
Coordinates
45.4807, -121.5998
County
Hood River, OR
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Middle Fork Irrigation Dist | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Middle Fork Irrigation Dist | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Middle Fork Irrigation District is a hydroelectric power plant located in Hood River County, Oregon. Operated by the Middle Fork Irrigation District, the plant has a total capacity of 3.3 MW derived from three generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. The plant began operating in 1986 and is interconnected to the Bonneville Power Administration balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, the Middle Fork Irrigation District generated 20,136 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 69.6%. The plant is ranked as the 49th largest in Oregon out of 63 facilities and 1038th nationally out of 1464 plants. The primary fuel source for the plant is water (WAT).
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Pacific Northwest
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT)
Grid Voltage
12.4 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
1.5K MWh
Latest Month
20.1K MWh
Annual Generation
69.6%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $7.6M
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