Query
Yelm
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Yelm
Generated
2026-10-17T07:34:17.370Z

Briefing on Yelm

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
12 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1930
Operating since
3
Generators
32.0%
Capacity factor
34 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Yelm is a 12 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Washington, currently Operating.

Yelm is reported in Washington since 1930 under City of Centralia - (WA). Available operating and financial measures include 32.0% capacity factor and 34 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Thurston, Washington
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
City of Centralia - (WA)
Operator
City of Centralia - (WA)
Grid
Bonneville Power Administration
Plant ID
3878

What stands out

1

Yelm is a 12 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Washington with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 32.0% capacity factor and 34 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
#49 of 73
National rank
#607 of 1,462

Why it matters

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