Summary of Electricity Activity in Cascade County, MT
Summary of Cascade County, MT Generation
Cascade County, MT is ranked #572 out of 2,156 U.S. counties nationwide and #4 out of 32 Montana counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.6 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 6.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Power Plants | 9 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Cascade County, MT
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
1.6 TWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#28 /522 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#3 /14 Montana Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Cascade County, MT
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Cascade County, MT
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #4 / 32 | #572 / 2156 | 1.64 TWh | 6.16 M MMBtu |
| Water | #3 / 14 | #28 / 522 | 1.64 TWh | 6.13 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #5 / 8 | #1005 / 1255 | 4.98 GWh | 18.30 k MMBtu |
| Wind | #12 / 12 | #516 / 517 | 108.00 MWh | 15.16 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Cascade County, MT
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) | 434.6 GWh | 1.6 M MMBtu | Water |
| Rainbow (MT) | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) | 329.0 GWh | 1.2 M MMBtu | Water |
| Holter | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) | 265.8 GWh | 998.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Morony | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) | 255.0 GWh | 953.3 k MMBtu | Water |
| Cochrane | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) | 228.0 GWh | 853.0 k MMBtu | Water |
| Black Eagle | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) | 127.5 GWh | 474.7 k MMBtu | Water |
| Black Eagle Solar, LLC | Adapture Renewables, Inc. | 5.0 GWh | 18.3 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Horseshoe Bend Wind Park | Cycle Holdings, LLC | 108.0 MWh | 15.2 k MMBtu | Wind |
| Highwood Generating Station | S Montana Elec Gen and Trans Coop Inc | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1660 | Broadwater County | 47.4 GWh | 1 |
| #1045 | Deer Lodge County | 432.4 GWh | 2 |
| #1096 | Judith Basin County | 380.5 GWh | 2 |
| #1057 | Lewis and Clark County | 420.8 GWh | 4 |
| #1707 | Liberty County | 36.1 GWh | 1 |
| #1567 | Meagher County | 72.8 GWh | 1 |
| #1427 | Silver Bow County | 128.4 GWh | 1 |
| #1472 | Teton County | 108.0 GWh | 3 |
| #721 | Toole County | 994.5 GWh | 3 |
| #978 | Wheatland County | 500.7 GWh | 8 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Cascade County, MT
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Black Eagle, MT | 5.0 GWh | 1 |
| #4 | Great Falls, MT | 1.4 TWh | 7 |