126th largest plant in Washington · 9978th nationally
Newhalem is a hydroelectric power plant in Washington with a nameplate capacity of 2.3 MW.
| Plant Name | Newhalem |
|---|---|
| Operator | City Of Seattle - (Wa) |
| City | Rockport |
| County | Whatcom County |
| State | Washington |
| ZIP | 98283 |
| Coordinates | 48.67594, -121.24083 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 2.3 MW | Out of Service | 1970 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Seattle City Light |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.