University of Washington Power Plant
University of Washington Power Plant is a 15 MW oil-fired power plant in King County, Washington, operated by University of Washington. EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1993 and 2023.
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
- 15 MW
- 15 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 7
- In service
- 1993–2023
- EIA plant ID
- 54809
Where it is
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- County
- King County, Washington
- Coordinates
- 47.6539, -122.3036
- Balancing authority
- SCL
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- University of Washington
- Primary energy source
- Petroleum
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
- Status
- Standby/Backup (6) · Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)
This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 12 MW, Natural gas 3 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.
University of Washington Power Plant: FAQ
- Where is University of Washington Power Plant?
- In King 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 University of Washington Power Plant?
- 15 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns University of Washington Power Plant?
- EIA-860M names University of Washington 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 University of Washington Power Plant LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of Washington 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 "University of Washington Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is University of Washington Power Plant still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.