Power Plants Near 99587 — Girdwood, AK

Power generation near this area

There are 11 power plants within 50 miles of Girdwood, Alaska (ZIP 99587), with a combined 954 MW of nameplate capacity. Natural Gas is the most common fuel type in this area with 5 of the 11 nearby plants. The closest plant is George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2 at 26.9 miles.

Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.

All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in Alaska, visit the Alaska state page.