Eklutna Hydro Project — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 77
- Capacity
- 44.4 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Matanuska Susitna, AK
- Operating Since
- 1955
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- Chugach Electric Assn Inc
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 120,386 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 30.9%
- Balancing Authority
- —
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- —
Eklutna Hydro Project
OperatingHydro
Ranked #3 of 31 Hydro plants in AK#319 of 1454 nationally
44.4 MW Hydro operating in Matanuska Susitna, AK
EIAWD
44.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1955
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
61.4752, -149.1501
County
Matanuska Susitna, AK
Nearby Plants
- Eklutna Generation StationNatural Gas171 MW · 10.9 km
Ownership & Operator
| 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 | — | — |
Ownership Chain
About
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
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
—
Balancing Authority
—
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
6.1K MWh
Latest Month
120.4K MWh
Annual Generation
30.9%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
Hazards·high wind
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
Wind Advisory (hazard)
NWS Anchorage AK·5 days ago
Industry·corporate
Chugach Electric Association Brings Affordable, Reliable Energy To Alaska
With a diverse energy mix including hydro and wind, the Chugach Electric Association ensures reliability and affordability for Alaskans.
Chugach Electric Association (operator)Alaska (other)
The Business Download |·4 weeks ago
General
Chugach Electric Association Brings Affordable, Reliable Energy To Alaska
With a diverse energy mix including hydro and wind, the Chugach Electric Association ensures reliability and affordability for Alaskans.
The Business Download |·4 weeks ago
General
Chugach Electric Association Brings Affordable, Reliable Energy To Alaska
With a diverse energy mix including hydro and wind, the Chugach Electric Association ensures reliability and affordability for Alaskans.
The Business Download |·4 weeks ago
Last updated 2026-03-21
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