Black Eagle

336 Rainbow Dam Road, Great Falls, MT 59404

Plant Summary Information

Black Eagle is ranked #37 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Black Eagle is comprised of 3 generators and generated 25.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Black Eagle
Utility Name	NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro)
Location	Cascade County, MT
Initial Operation Date	September 1927
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	127.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	474.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,021 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #299 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #37 out of 70 Montana Power Plants
Ranked #15 out of 23 Montana Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operators	PPL Montana LLC (2013 to 2013) NorthWestern Energy (2014 to 2020) NorthWestern Energy (MT hdro) (2021 to 2021) NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) (2022 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Black Eagle (2181)
Plant Address	336 Rainbow Dam Road, Great Falls, MT 59404
Utility	NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) (13902)
Latitude, Longitude	47.52133, -111.26144
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	September 1927
Annual Generation	127.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	99-185-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Missouri River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT
Grid Voltage	100.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NA
Nameplate Capacity	7.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	8.5 MW
Winter Capacity	8.5 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1927
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NA
Nameplate Capacity	7.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	7 MW
Winter Capacity	7 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1927
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NA
Nameplate Capacity	8.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	8.5 MW
Winter Capacity	8.5 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1927
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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