Summary of Electricity Activity in Great Falls, MT
Summary of Great Falls, MT Generation
Great Falls, MT is ranked #647 out of 5,727 U.S. cities nationwide and #4 out of 47 Montana cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 95.3 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 5.1 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Power Plants | 7 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 14 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 30 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Great Falls, MT
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
1.4 TWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#36 /910 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#2 /18 Montana Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #4 / 47 | #647 / 5727 | 1.37 TWh | 5.15 M MMBtu |
| Water | #2 / 18 | #36 / 910 | 1.37 TWh | 5.13 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #16 / 16 | #798 / 800 | 108.00 MWh | 15.16 k MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Great Falls, MT
Power Plants in Great Falls, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4484 | Black Eagle | 5.2 GWh | 1 |
| #4360 | Canyon Creek | 6.1 GWh | 1 |
| #2966 | Chester | 36.1 GWh | 1 |
| #2142 | Fairfield | 127.2 GWh | 3 |
| #1430 | Geyser | 361.0 GWh | 2 |
| #1319 | Helena | 415.2 GWh | 3 |
| #1108 | Kevin | 578.1 GWh | 1 |
| #2509 | Martinsdale | 72.8 GWh | 3 |
| #1729 | Shelby | 225.9 GWh | 1 |
| #1640 | Wolf Creek | 265.8 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since May 2025