Biotech LS 0836
Biotech LS 0836 is a 1 MW oil-fired power plant in Whitman County, Washington, operated by Washington State University. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2009.
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
- 1 MW
- 1 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2009
- EIA plant ID
- 56932
Where it is
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- County
- Whitman County, Washington
- Coordinates
- 46.7331, -117.1583
- Balancing authority
- AVA
- Sector
- Commercial Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Washington State University
- Primary energy source
- Petroleum
- Technologies
- Petroleum Liquids
- Status
- Standby/Backup
Biotech LS 0836: FAQ
- Where is Biotech LS 0836?
- In Whitman 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 Biotech LS 0836?
- 1 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Biotech LS 0836?
- EIA-860M names Washington State University 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 Biotech LS 0836 LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Washington State University 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 "Biotech LS 0836 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Biotech LS 0836 still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.