44.4 MW Hydro operating in Matanuska Susitna, AK
44.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1955
Operating Since
Coordinates
61.4752, -149.1501
County
Matanuska Susitna, AK
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Chugach Electric Assn Inc | Anchorage Municipal Light and Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Anchorage Municipal Light and Power, Chugach Electric Assn Inc, Matanuska Electric Assn Inc | Anchorage Municipal Light and Power | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Eklutna Hydro Project, located in Matanuska Susitna County, Alaska, is a 44.4 MW hydroelectric generating facility. It began operating in 1955 and is owned and operated by Chugach Electric Assn Inc. The plant utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and is fueled by water (WAT). It consists of two generators.
In terms of its contribution to Alaska's power supply, the Eklutna Hydro Project ranks as the 3rd largest hydroelectric plant out of 29 in the state, and 323rd out of 1464 nationally. The plant's latest annual generation was 120,386 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 30.9%.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
—
Balancing Authority
—
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility
6.1K MWh
Latest Month
120.4K MWh
Annual Generation
30.9%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
Wind Advisory: Lower Matanuska Valley
Wind Advisory issued March 21 at 4:51AM AKDT until March 22 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
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With a diverse energy mix including hydro and wind, the Chugach Electric Association ensures reliability and affordability for Alaskans.
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Last updated 2026-03-21
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