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COAL POWER PLANTSWashington State University
Washington State University is a 2.0 MW retired coal power plant in Whitman County, Washington, operated by Washington State University.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingOct 1963 (completed)
- ClosedMay 2005 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 2.0 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Washington State University
- Location
- Whitman County, Washington
- Balancing authority
- AVA
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 2.0 MW
- First unit online
- Oct 1963
- EIA plant ID
- 50083
Location
46.7294, -117.1708
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem