Query
Foster
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Foster
Generated
2026-10-17T08:45:46.132Z

Briefing on Foster

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
20 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1968
Operating since
2
Generators
32.4%
Capacity factor
57 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Foster is a 20 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Oregon, currently Operating.

Foster is reported in Oregon since 1968 under USACE Northwestern Division. Available operating and financial measures include 32.4% capacity factor and 57 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Linn, Oregon
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
USACE Northwestern Division
Operator
USACE Northwestern Division
Grid
Bonneville Power Administration
Plant ID
6552

What stands out

1

Foster is a 20 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Oregon with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 32.4% capacity factor and 57 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Bonneville Power Administration
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#25 of 63
National rank
#484 of 1,462

Why it matters

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