H M Jackson— 111.8 MW Hydroelectric
H M Jackson is a hydroelectric power station with a capacity of 111.8 MW located in the United States. The plant is operated by PUD 1 of Snohomish County and was commissioned in 1984. It utilizes water flow to generate electricity. H M Jackson ranks as the 177th largest hydro plant in the United States. With its capacity of 111.8 MW, it contributes approximately 0.09% to the country's total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The U.S. has 1,469 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 117,947 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, H M Jackson is about 1.6% the size. Hydropower is a vital part of the U.S. energy landscape, supplying around 6% of the total electricity generation. The Pacific Northwest, where H M Jackson is located, is known for its abundant water resources. The plant is situated approximately 70 miles northeast of Seattle.
42 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,000. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,582 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,168 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
42 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
PUD 1 of Snohomish County operates 6 plants totalling 136 MW
28 plants within 100 km, 1,239 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
H M Jackson is a hydro power plant producing approximately 392 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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