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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSNewhalem
Newhalem is a 2.3 MW out of service hydroelectric plant in Whatcom County, Washington, operated by City of Seattle - (WA).
Plant statusMothballed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingFeb 1970 (completed)
- Mothballed (current stage)
Planned retirement: Dec 2027.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.3 MW | Out of service long-term |
Plant details
- Operator
- City of Seattle - (WA)
- Location
- Whatcom County, Washington
- Balancing authority
- SCL
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Out of service: 2.3 MW
- First unit online
- Feb 1970
- EIA plant ID
- 9842
Location
48.6759, -121.2408
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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