Skagit River Hydroelectric Project
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The Skagit River Hydroelectric Project is a series of dams with hydroelectric power-generating stations on the Skagit River in northern Washington State. The project is owned and operated by Seattle City Light to provide electric power for the City of Seattle and surrounding communities.
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Skagit River and Newhalem Creek Hydroelectric Projects | |
Location | Whatcom County, Washington |
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Nearest city | Newhalem, Washington |
Area | 42 acres (17.0 ha) |
Built | 1917 |
Architect | Lars Jorgenson |
Architectural style | Classical Revival, Bungalow/American craftsman, Industrial |
MPS | Hydroelectric Power Plants in Washington State, 1890–1938 MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 96000416[1] (original) 11000016 (increase) |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | April 26, 1996 |
Boundary increase | February 11, 2011 |
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In 2012, hydro-electric dams provided approximately 89.8 percent of the electricity used in Seattle.[2] The Skagit Hydroelectric Project alone accounts for about 20 percent of Seattle City Light's electricity.