Where is Hank Nikkels Plant 1?

In Anchorage County, Alaska (AK). 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 Hank Nikkels Plant 1?

78 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Hank Nikkels Plant 1?

EIA-860M names Chugach Electric Assn 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 Hank Nikkels Plant 1 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Chugach Electric Assn 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 "Hank Nikkels Plant 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Hank Nikkels Plant 1 still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Hank Nikkels Plant 1

Hank Nikkels Plant 1 is a 78 MW natural gas power plant in Anchorage County, Alaska, operated by Chugach Electric Assn Inc. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1972 and 2012.

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: 77.9 MW; 62.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1972–2012
EIA plant ID: 75

Where it is

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County: Anchorage County, Alaska
Coordinates: 61.2221, -149.8661
Balancing authority: Not reported
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Chugach Electric Assn Inc
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (2) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 76 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Hank Nikkels Plant 1: FAQ

Where is Hank Nikkels Plant 1?: In Anchorage County, Alaska (AK). 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 Hank Nikkels Plant 1?: 78 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hank Nikkels Plant 1?: EIA-860M names Chugach Electric Assn 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 Hank Nikkels Plant 1 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Chugach Electric Assn 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 "Hank Nikkels Plant 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hank Nikkels Plant 1 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.