Lower Baker
Lower Baker is a 104 MW hydroelectric power plant in Skagit County, Washington, operated by Puget Sound Energy Inc. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1960 and 2013.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 103.9 MW
- 102.4 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1960–2013
- EIA plant ID
- 3855
Where it is
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- County
- Skagit County, Washington
- Coordinates
- 48.5478, -121.7407
- Balancing authority
- PSEI
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Puget Sound Energy Inc
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
Lower Baker: FAQ
- Where is Lower Baker?
- In Skagit County, Washington (WA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Lower Baker?
- 104 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Lower Baker?
- EIA-860M names Puget Sound Energy Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Lower Baker LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Puget Sound Energy Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Lower Baker LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Lower Baker still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.