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19.4 MW Hydro operating in Kenai Peninsula, AK
19.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1961
Operating Since
Coordinates
60.3923, -149.6656
County
Kenai Peninsula, AK
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Chugach Electric Assn Inc | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Chugach Electric Assn Inc | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Cooper Lake is a hydroelectric power plant located in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska. The plant has a total capacity of 19.4 MW and is operated by Chugach Electric Assn Inc. It began operating in 1961 and consists of two generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. Cooper Lake is the 8th largest power plant in Alaska out of 29, and ranks 497th nationally out of 1464 plants.
The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT). In the latest year of reported generation data, Cooper Lake produced 38,190 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 22.4%. Financial data for the plant is available from FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
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Market
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NERC Region
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Balancing Authority
4.8K MWh
Latest Month
38.2K MWh
Annual Generation
22.4%
Capacity Factor
Energy storage · Chugach Electric Association, Inc. · Data from 2015–2023
$36.8/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility