Query
Cushman 1
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Cushman 1
Generated
2026-10-19T14:31:37.484Z

Briefing on Cushman 1

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 19, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
50 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1926
Operating since
2
Generators
31.6%
Capacity factor
120 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Cushman 1 is a 50 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Washington, currently Operating.

Cushman 1 is reported in Washington since 1926 under City of Tacoma - (WA). Available operating and financial measures include 31.6% capacity factor and 120 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Mason, Washington
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
City of Tacoma - (WA)
Operator
City of Tacoma - (WA)
Grid
City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division
Plant ID
3914

What stands out

1

Cushman 1 is a 50 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Washington with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 31.6% capacity factor and 120 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “Cushman dams now produce more history than power for PenLight” (Gig Harbor Now, 2025-05-27).

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#33 of 73
National rank
#299 of 1,462

Why it matters

For this asset, operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.