Query
Gorge
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Gorge
Generated
2026-10-17T09:03:14.741Z

Briefing on Gorge

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
207 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1924
Operating since
4
Generators
42.3%
Capacity factor
769 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Gorge is a 207 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Washington, currently Operating.

Gorge is reported in Washington since 1924 under City of Seattle - (WA). Available operating and financial measures include 42.3% capacity factor and 769 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Whatcom, Washington
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
City of Seattle - (WA)
Operator
City of Seattle - (WA)
Grid
Seattle City Light
Plant ID
6431

What stands out

1

Gorge is a 207 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Washington with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 42.3% capacity factor and 769 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “Newhalem Creek Hydroelectric Project - City Light” (Seattle.gov, 2023-04-25).

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Seattle City Light
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#16 of 73
National rank
#91 of 1,462

Why it matters

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