Where is Snake River?

In Nome 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 Snake River?

18 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Snake River?

EIA-860M names Nome Joint Utility Systems 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 Snake River LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Nome Joint Utility Systems 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 "Snake River LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Snake River still running?

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

Snake River

Snake River is a 18 MW oil-fired power plant in Nome County, Alaska, operated by Nome Joint Utility Systems. EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1991 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: 18.4 MW; 18.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 1991–2013
EIA plant ID: 90

Where it is

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County: Nome County, Alaska
Coordinates: 64.5053, -165.4298
Balancing authority: Not reported
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Nome Joint Utility Systems
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 17 MW, Wind 2 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Nome Joint Utility Systems reports to EIA →

Snake River: FAQ

Where is Snake River?: In Nome 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 Snake River?: 18 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Snake River?: EIA-860M names Nome Joint Utility Systems 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 Snake River LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Nome Joint Utility Systems 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 "Snake River LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Snake River still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.